by David Wosner | Jan 31, 2020 | 2020, Latest News, Wetlands
Lower Burdekin wetlands are home to the Australian darter (Photo: Len Ezzy) Comb-crested jacana (Photo: Len Ezzy) A day to celebrate our magnificent wetlands World Wetlands Day on Sunday 2 February is a chance to reflect on the importance of wetlands. Not only do...
by David Wosner | Oct 28, 2019 | 2019, Latest News, Wetlands
Before weed removal work began. During weed removal work. Weed removal to benefit animal habitat and farm productivity Work is underway at Merryplain’s Creek to remove invasive aquatic weeds for use as a nutrient-rich compost on local farms.NQ Dry Tropics Senior...
by . | Jun 24, 2019 | Latest News, Wetlands
Project Officer Lisa Pulman with Ayr cane grower Frank Mugica. Water monitoring helps cane farmers protect wetlands PREVENTING runoff makes good business sense for cane farmers in North Queensland’s Lower Burdekin region, and with internationally significant wetlands...
by IMIT | Jan 30, 2019 | Information, Wetlands
Spotlight on outstanding Lower Burdekin wetlands. World Wetlands Day on Saturday 2 February is a time to celebrate the importance of wetlands for our people and planet, as well as their natural beauty. Wetlands are home to a dazzling array of native wildlife,...
by IMIT | Nov 21, 2018 | Information, Wetlands
Water quality scientists from James Cook University (JCU) headed down to Ayr last week to chat with local cane growers about fish health and water quality at Lilliesmere Lagoon. Principal Research Scientist Dr Nathan Waltham, and Scientist Dr Christina Buelow, both...
by IMIT | Oct 31, 2018 | Information, Wetlands
ALMOST 30 Burdekin district cane farmers explored the benefits of automating their irrigation schedule at a workshop conducted by NQ Dry Tropics on Russell Jordan’s Upper Haughton River farm recently. At the workshop, NQ Dry Tropics Project Officer Lisa Pulman...
