by IMIT | Apr 29, 2019 | Latest News
Two water quality scientists visited a cane recycle pit at Horseshoe Lagoon, Giru, last week to chat with local cane farmers about the importance of local wetlands as habitat for species such as fish, birds, turtles and crustaceans.Principal Research Scientist Dr...
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...
by IMIT | Jul 4, 2018 | Information
Traditional knowledge is being harnessed to fight the growing tilapia threat in the Lower Burdekin. NQ Dry Tropics and Traditional Owners are partnering to trial an indigenous technique that uses native plant material to capture fish without impacting water quality. A...
