For the last decade
NQ DRY TROPICS
has been working with people to
improve our environment

In the last five years
we have helped graziers install
136 watering points to
protect waterways

Improved
130,000 hectares
of grazing land in the
Burdekin region

Protected
104,000 hectares
of wildlife corridors

Improved the environmental sustainability of
40,000 hectares
of sugar, fruit and vegetable farms

Protected
25 hectares
of coastal vegetation

Reduced the use of fertiliser on
20,000 hectares of farmland near the
Great Barrier Reef

Improved
the quality of soil on
15,000 hectares
of land in the dry tropics region

We have removed barriers
to fish movement along
5,000 kilometres
of creeks and rivers

We have helped over
90 families in semi-urban areas
to protect native plants in their backyard

biodiversity

Project Catalyst

NQ Dry Tropics is supporting cane farmers’ involvement in Project Catalyst. The Project is about helping progressive farmers who are developing practices that improve the quality of water leaving farms.

Project Catalyst was born in the Mackay Whitsundays area by natural resource management group Reef Catchments and has expanded into north Queensland with the support of NQ Dry Tropics.

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Healthy Habitat for Schools Worksheets

Healthy Habitats for Schools at Thuringowa State School NQ Dry Tropics and Hands on Wildlife have developed curriculum-based worksheets to complement the Healthy Habitat for Schools program classroom activities.

These engaging worksheets introduce students to the world of biodiversity in the dry tropics region.

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Boosting fish numbers

Rita Island rock ramp fishway

A rock ramp fishway was constructed in 2009 to enhance migration of native fish within the lower Burdekin River. This helps small fish such as mullet to migrate upstream while still allowing the water in the river to be used by locals.

The Rita Island sand dam was identified as a significant barrier to fish movement during certain times of the year.

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Create healthy habitat at your school

Want to improve the health of native habitat at your school? We can help.

The NQ Dry Tropics' Healthy Habitat for Schools program works with the whole school community to enhance native vegetation, reduce invasive species, attract native wildlife and teach students about biodiversity.

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