February 2012

SEQ Catchments News

Australian Year of the Farmer
What could be a better way to celebrate the outstanding work that farmers do throughout Australia to produce our food and materials that keep us fed, clothed and sheltered, than having a whole year dedicated to them? Read more.

SEQ Catchments unveils a new website and Facebook page!
SEQ Catchments has unveiled a new website and launched a Facebook page to engage with as many people as possible to help protect the biodiversity, catchments and waterways of South East Queensland.Read more.

Beechmont SEQ Job Futures Graduation
The end of 2011 welcomed another successful graduation for a group of young men and women participating in a National Green Job Crops program. Read more.

Carbon Farming Update
In 2012, farmers will be able to access the carbon market through the Australian Government’s Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI). Read more.

One Year Floods Anniversary
Tuesday the 10th January marked the one year anniversary of the devastating floods in South East Queensland (SEQ). Listen to SEQ Catchments CEO Simon Warner's radio interview on ABC Queensland Country Hour. Read more.

Get Involved This World Wetlands Day - 2nd February

The 2 February marks World Wetlands Day, which is celebrated across the globe each year. There will be a series of events across the region to raise public awareness of the importance of wetlands to people, wildlife and landscapes, and promote the conservation and sustainable management of wetlands. Find out below how SEQ Catchments are working to protect and restore wetland areas across SEQ.

Protecting Swamp Tea-tree Forest: a wetland unique to SEQ
World Wetlands Day is celebrated around the globe every February to raise awareness about the importance of wetlands. One way SEQ Catchments, Powerlink GreenWorks and local landholders are already taking action is to save a wetland unique to South East Queensland – Swamp Tea-tree Forest. Read more.

SEQ Mangrove Rehabilitation Stems Erosion and Creates Jobs
A collaborative project is underway on the Sunshine Coast to rehabilitate mangrove areas on the edges of caneland farms of the upper Maroochy estuary, to improve local ecosystems, fish habitat and water quality whilst also providing additional employment opportunities among local Aboriginal groups.
Read more.

Government Updates

Call for nominations for Queensland's Green Achievers
Nominations are now open for the 2012 Premier’s Climate Smart Sustainability Awards which showcases the work of Queenslanders achieving excellence in sustainable practices.Read more.

SEQ's last remaining bushland preserved.
South East Queensland's last remaining unprotected bushland corridor has been preserved for the benefit of future generations to come Natural Resources Minister Rachel Nolan said. Read more.

Upcoming Events

Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating
Committee celebrating World Wetlands Day with a range of activities at Tingalpa Wetlands on Saturday 4th February. Download the flyer for more information.

ACDC Chemical Accreditation Course for Landcare and Environmental Groups,
Beechmont, Gold Coast, Saturday 11th February, 9am - 5pm. Download the flyer for more information.

Horse Property Workshop,
Logan Village, 9.30 am - 3pm, saturday 24 March 2012. For more information click here. There will be another Horse Property Workshop in the Sunshine Coast on the 10th March, details to be confirmed shortly, check out our events calendar for more details.

Communicating Water, Science and Technology Course,
Brisbane (Nathan), March 12th-14th 2012. For more information click here.

Hays Inlet Festival,
SEQ Catchments is a proud sponsor of the 2012 Hays Inlet Festival, a community run festival with a range of different activities across the Hays Inlet Catchment, 1st - 7th June 2012. Check out the Hays Inlet Festival Website for more information.