Safeguarding the future of our planet
Healthy Land and Water is an independent organisation dedicated to improving and protecting South East Queensland’s environment.
Working in partnership with Traditional Owners, government, private industry, utilities and the community, we deliver innovative and science-based solutions to challenges affecting the environment.
Our diverse team of scientists and engineers are experts in research, monitoring, analysis, engagement and project management. Our teams restore waterways and landscapes, improve native habitats, manage weeds, protect native species and educate communities on the best ways to improve and protect the environment for future generations.
The combination of scientific expertise and on-ground management works to deliver Healthy Land and Water’s mission to lead and connect through science and actions that will preserve and enhance our natural assets and support resilient regions.
What Healthy Land and Water do
We help people understand the values and condition of South East Queensland’s environment so we can ensure the sustainable use of our natural environment long into the future. Healthy Land and Water works with community, industry and government to deliver innovative and science-based solutions to challenges affecting our landscapes, waterways and biodiversity.
At Healthy Land and Water, we believe that maintaining healthy landscapes and waterways is not just important for wildlife and ecosystems. A healthy environment also supports a vibrant economy, strong livelihoods, great lifestyles and the happiness and well-being of the community. Through our work, we encourage people to examine and change their behaviours for the benefit of the natural world and for the people and places we love.
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We offer a range of services to deliver innovative and science-based solutions to challenges affecting our landscapes, waterways and biodiversity.
Healthy Land and Water Projects
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Healthy Land and Water Resources
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We cover a broad range of topics from land management to backyard projects. Explore our topics to understand how you can help your community make a difference to the health of your local environment.
Healthy Land and Water News
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State-wide NRM research priorities released
Leaders emerge in urban water management for the Great Barrier Reef
Sand Island Stopover project protecting shorebirds in the Noosa River estuary
Healthy Land and Water acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, culture and community. We pay our respects to elders past and present.
$11.3 million
invested in nature-based solutions in South East Queensland
75,000+
pieces of litter collected every year by the Healthy Land and Water Clean Up program