Waterways and wetlands

Running through our landscape like veins, our creeks, rivers, underground aquifers and wetlands provide lifeblood for our Region. Fresh water is what allows our industries and communities, and wildlife to thrive.

With over 20,000km of waterways including six major river systems that comprise the largest catchment (the Fitzroy Basin) draining into the Great Barrier Reef lagoon. Over 4,800 gigalitres flows from the mouth of the Fitzroy River into the ocean each year. Even more fresh water enters our coastal and marine areas via the Fitzroy regions six coastal catchments.

Learn more about:

Australian wetlands

Comprehensive resources to explore and explain Australia’s wetlands.

CQ freshwater rivers and wetlands

Trends and pressures impacting these areas and their importance in the Fitzroy Region.

CQ groundwater

Trends and pressures impacting groundwater, and its importance in the Fitzroy Region.

Fitzroy Basin waterway health

Annual condition reports on the state of waterways in the Fitzroy Basin.

Rivers and wetlands in the region

Maps, stats and facts to explore and explain Fitzroy region’s freshwater environments.

Wetland Info

Comprehensive maps, stats, locations and types of wetlands in the Fitzroy region.

Walk the Landscape - Calliope

Stories, facts and interactive maps of the Calliope Catchment, including waterways and wetlands.

Walk the Landscape - Lower Fitzroy

Stories, facts and interactive maps of the Lower Fitzroy Catchment, including waterways and wetlands.

Walk the Landscape - Water Park Catchment

Stories, facts and interactive maps of the Water Park Catchment, including waterways and wetlands.

Regional NRM news and stories about our waterways and wetlands:

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