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Fitzroy Water Quality Improvement Plan
Fitzroy Water Quality Improvement Plan
The Fitzroy Water Quality Improvement Plan (WQIP:2015) has been developed to improve water quality in the Fitzroy Basin to protect the Great Barrier Reef. WQIP:2015 will cover the Fitzroy Basin and coastal catchments (Styx, Shoalwater, Waterpark Creek, Boyne and Calliope) as well as adjacent marine waters. The plan sets water quality targets for the region, identifies priority areas to undertake works and recommends management actions to improve water quality. It will guide investments in our region to improve water quality and help restore the health of the Reef. WQIP:2015 has been developed by Fitzroy Basin Association Inc. through funding from the Australian Government's Reef Programme. Check out the video to learn more and visit the website www.fba.org.au/wqip
31/01/2016
Fitzroy Water Quality Improvement Plan – Environment
Fitzroy Water Quality Improvement Plan - Environment
The Fitzroy Water Quality Improvement Plan (WQIP:2015) has been developed to improve water quality in the Fitzroy Basin to protect the Great Barrier Reef. WQIP:2015 will cover the Fitzroy Basin and coastal catchments (Styx, Shoalwater, Waterpark Creek, Boyne and Calliope) as well as adjacent marine waters. The plan sets water quality targets for the region, identifies priority areas to undertake works and recommends management actions to improve water quality. It will guide investments in our region to improve water quality and help restore the health of the Reef. Priority neighbourhood catchments for ecosystem repair have been identified to help target investments. Ecosystem repair actions include improving fish passage past in-stream barriers like weirs, restoring and protecting wetlands and riparian vegetation. WQIP:2015 has been developed by Fitzroy Basin Association Inc. through funding from the Australian Government's Reef Programme.
05/01/2016
Building Resilience – Cyclone Flood Recovery
Building Resilience - Ex-tropical Cyclone Oswald Flood Recovery
In January 2013, excessive rain from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Oswald—800mm over 20 hours—triggered massive flooding in areas, higher than previously seen. The rain event caused major structural damage to fencing and water infrastructure, as well as land degradation through erosion. Recovery work was completed through funding from the Queensland Government's Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements: Ex-Tropical Cyclone Oswald On-farm Productivity and Riparian Restoration Program. FBA and our local delivery partners FRCC and DCCA, worked with landholders in the worst affected areas to repair the damage. On-ground restoration activities included streambank stabilisation and riparian restoration; gully stabilisation and soil conservation; and farm infrastructure restoration. The program also supported and promoted on-farm productivity, and enhanced local landscape, waterway and ecosystem capacity, and resilience to manage the impacts of future events.
02/07/2015
Marine debris case study
Understanding marine debris for cleaner beaches
Capricorn Coast residents have been learning more about the rubbish that arrives on their shores while helping keep local beaches beautiful.
29/07/2013
Helping rare frogs case study
Helping rare frogs
Rare frogs in rainforests of central Queensland are caught in a conservation paradox - more information about the frogs in needed to decide how to conserve them, but their very scarcity means that information is hard to come by.
27/07/2013
Coast dune restoration case study
Better beach habitat - changing 4WD habits
Dunes damaged by careless four-wheel driving have been restored along Lilley’s Beach on Boyne Island thanks to the efforts of volunteers.
23/07/2013
Wetland protection case study
Wetland protection - reducing the impact of weeds
FBA partnered with Queensland Parks and Wildlife (QPWS), Fitzroy River and Coastal Catchments, Greening Australia and local community members to reduce the impact of weeds at Sandy Point.
23/07/2013
Indigenous Culture – capturing traditional knowledge
Indigenous Culture - capturing traditional knowledge
Fitzroy Basin Association developed a series of nine videos through the Traditional Ecological Knowledge project funded by Caring for our Country. The short clips feature traditional owners talking about the cultural significance of different landscapes, and how different plants were used for practical purposes, food, and medicine.
16/07/2013
Fishway case study
Wran Creek Fishway - freeing fish to migrate
Freeing more fish to complete their breeding cycle has helped restore some natural balance to a coastal creek in central Queensland.
16/07/2013
