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Enhancing sand dunes for turtle nesting on Bribie Island

The Woorim Beach Dune Rehabilitation Project is enhancing the area for turtle nesting by reducing dune erosion and artificial light spill through weed control and revegetation. Bribie Island lies within the internationally recognised Moreton Bay Ramsar Wetland, one of the important feeding and nesting grounds for marine turtles along the east coast of Australia. […]

20+ years of commitment and effort to save our migratory shorebirds

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A Greater Crested Tern One of the biggest names in shorebirds says continued action and a long-term commitment to manage threats and protect the species is needed. Jill Chamberlain has witnessed a steady decline in the number of migratory birds arriving from the northern hemisphere over time. We recently heard from Jill at the Pumicestone […]

Warning to remain careful in waterways as big rainfall events muddy the waters

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A timely warning has come out this week on the dangers of waterway pollution after big rainfall events, which can lead to a range of illnesses including gastrointestinal and eye infections. The natural resource management group for South East Queensland, Healthy Land and Water, is saying that although communities are generally well informed of the […]

National Plastics Plan: the program tackling plastic pollution in South East Queensland

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Clean Up Program crew members Jim and Patrick Hinds. Worldwide, marine debris is one of the most serious threats facing oceans and coastal areas, something also threatening our communities and wildlife in South East Queensland. Not all bad The most recent statistical analysis from the Clean Up program reveals significant declines in the number of […]

Pig control program improving the health of Moreton Bay’s Ramsar wetlands and Quandamooka Country

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Honeymoon Bay – Moreton Island, a feeder, and a pig identified by a camera Invasive animal and plant species have had a significant impact on the Australian environment, damaging landscapes and supressing native species with widespread negative economic and cultural consequences. Moreton Bay’s Ramsar Wetland Covering more than 120,000 hectares, the Moreton Bay Ramsar […]

From dune rehabilitation to shellfish reef restoration: Pumicestone Catchment Convergence wrapped up

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Jessica Mowat (Moreton Bay Regional Council) presenting on day 1 of the Pumicestone Catchment Convergence. Passionate community members, Traditional Owners, researchers, farmers, consultants, and government and industry representatives have enjoyed two days of presentations followed by a collaborative planning session at the Pumicestone Catchment Convergence 2021: Insights for a healthy future. The Convergence showcased the […]

Recognising the women in our team: International Women’s Day 2021

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To mark International Women’s Day 2021, we decided to take some time out to hear insights from just some of the great women in our team. International Women’s Day is commemorated on March 8 and is about celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women all over the world. It is a day to […]

Coochiemudlo community caring for wetlands and each other

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Coochiemudlo Island Coastcare volunteers Earlier this month we celebrated World Wetland Day and the 50th anniversary of the signing of an international agreement aimed at conserving and protecting wetlands all over the world. Located closer to home is the internationally recognised Moreton Bay Ramsar site. This is one of Australia’s iconic wetland sites and supports […]

International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Interview with Dr Samantha Lloyd

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Dr Samantha Lloyd Healthy Land and Water’s Dr Samantha Lloyd was recently interviewed by the Ecology Society of Australia for International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Read the interview below. Sam is the Manager of the Queensland Fire and Biodiversity Consortium (QFBC), formerly known as the South East Queensland Fire and Biodiversity Consortium, […]

The flight of the shorebirds: Protecting our amazing migratory shorebirds

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A Far Eastern Curlew A new project is tackling the protection and conservation of shorebirds in Moreton Bay, an internationally important roosting and foraging ground for some of the world’s critically endangered migratory shorebirds. Did you know: Shorebirds need huge amounts of energy to complete their migration, which can take up to several weeks. They […]

Collaboration delivering world’s best practice sustainable urban water management

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Photo credit: NASA A new strategic plan is being developed to ensure that runoff from urban areas is managed according to world’s best practice to protect water quality in the Great Barrier Reef. The plan is being driven by an active collaboration, which has been tackling the issues associated with urban water runoff in the […]

World Wetlands Day: What you do in your backyard can protect our wetlands

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This World Wetlands Day (2 February) we are encouraging South East Queenslanders to take time out to look at simple things every household can do to protect these vital but threatened areas. All living things depend on wetlands and we have an enormous wetland of global significance right here in our backyard. Australia has been […]

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Enhancing sand dunes for turtle nesting on Bribie Island

20+ years of commitment and effort to save our migratory shorebirds

Warning to remain careful in waterways as big rainfall events muddy the waters

National Plastics Plan: the program tackling plastic pollution in South East Queensland

Pig control program improving the health of Moreton Bay’s Ramsar wetlands and Quandamooka Country

From dune rehabilitation to shellfish reef restoration: Pumicestone Catchment Convergence wrapped up

Recognising the women in our team: International Women’s Day 2021

Coochiemudlo community caring for wetlands and each other

International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Interview with Dr Samantha Lloyd

The flight of the shorebirds: Protecting our amazing migratory shorebirds

Collaboration delivering world’s best practice sustainable urban water management

World Wetlands Day: What you do in your backyard can protect our wetlands

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