Following news from the Queensland Government that tighter COVID-19 measures are being re-introduced, we are keeping a close eye on our schedule of upcoming face-to-face events.
We recommend you register for any event you are interested in, and we will make sure you are kept up to date if we need to make any changes.
A flotilla of local kayakers took to the water last weekend removing litter from Brisbane’s iconic Breakfast Creek. The kayaks were manned by passionate community members who put up their hands to take part in a two-hour clean up paddle session to remove the problematic build up of plastics and other rubbish that accumulates in […]
Through landmark legislation passed through the Queensland Parliament last week, the Quandamooka People have had their traditional custodianship restored over 17,000 hectares of Protected Areas on Mulgumpin (Moreton Island). The legislation that was passed will see 98% of Mulgumpin jointly managed by the Traditional Owners and Queensland Government and includes additional state lands being added […]
Your chance to give input which will help drive planning for a healthy environment and long-term liveability for South East Queensland is underway this month. People from across the region are being encouraged to get in have their say. The 2021 South East Queensland Natural Resource Management Plan (NRM Plan) survey was officially launched at […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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, […]