by . | Feb 1, 2022 | 2022, Latest News, RWQ18
Locals urged to help prevent fish kills Heavy rainfall combined with hot sunny days could increase the chances of fish kills in the lower Burdekin’s creeks and wetlands. NQ Dry Tropics Wetlands Team Leader Scott Fry said recent rain had sparked movement of native...
by . | May 12, 2021 | 2021, Latest News, RWQ18, Sugarcane, Wetlands
Turning aquatic weeds into compost to improve soil health and crop yield NQ Dry Tropics is working with five farmers to turn aquatic weeds sourced from local creeks into compost. The aim is to turn problem weeds into a valuable on-farm resource, through...
by David Wosner | Apr 20, 2021 | 2021, Latest News, RWQ18, Uncategorized, Wetlands
NQ Dry Tropics Project Officer Brad Holt (left) with Bren Fuller, Land Protection Officer, Whitsunday Regional Council (centre) and Saltwater Creek cane grower Robert Boccalatte. Cane farmers learn benefits of collective action for feral pig management Cane farmer...
by David Wosner | Jul 1, 2020 | 2020, Biodiversity, Latest News, RWQ18, Wetlands
Merryplain Creek before weed removal work last year Merryplain Creek during weed removal work last year Plantation Creek weed removal works to reduce flood and fire risk Work will begin in early July to remove aquatic weed Typha, commonly known as Cumbungi or...
by David Wosner | Jun 9, 2020 | 2020, Latest News, RWQ18
During construction of a similar structure on Saltwater Creek last year. Matt Moore (Catchment Solutions) & Jared Moss (Lower Burdekin Water) double check height of rock ridges before pouring concrete. New automated gates and fishways to improve efficiency &...