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Reef Rescue: fact sheet and newsletter
Two new Reef Rescue publications will be available in March, helping to spread the word about the unique Queensland program. A fact sheet provides an overview of the program, the role of industry and regional NRM groups and how funding can be accessed by land managers across reef catchments. A new quarterly newsletter provides industry and regional groups with an avenue for sharing news about how their work is contributing to improving the water quality of the Great Barrier Reef lagoon.
The first newsletter features stories about a new DVD produced by CANEGROWERS, managing for fire across Cape York and how Reef Rescue has given new graziers a hand in the NQ Dry Tropics region.
Both publications, produced in partnership by Queensland Farmers Federation and Queensland Regional NRM Groups Collective are available online at www.rgc.org.au from 10 March 2010 or by contacting Lane Pilon on 07 4699 5000. The deadline for the next edition of the newsletter is Tuesday 30 April and contributions can be sent to sam@wombatcreative.com.au.
Thinking outside the Matchbox
The recent wild fires at Gaeta west of Bundaberg are a reminder that fire is a part of our rural landscape. Fire can have a devastating affect on vegetation, property and infrastructure or if well planned, can play a vital role in renewal and regeneration of our native vegetation. Many scientists are predicting an increase in fire as an impact of climate change.
To assist property holders in making decisions about the use of fire on their property, the Burnett Mary Regional Group have organized a Fire and Science forum to be held in Maryborough on the 5th November. To assist with catering registration is required.
Where not to dump your pet fish!
From little things, big things grow and the same applies to pests! In the case of pest fish, what may have started as a misguided act can sometimes spell disaster for our local waterways and precious freshwater biodiversity.
So what do you do when your fish gets sick, is too big for your aquarium tank or fish pond or you just don’t want it anymore?
The answer is not to flush it down the toilet – however apt a ‘watery grave’ may appear and definitely not to release it into your local waterway or dam.
Last week an Oscar, which is a species of aquarium fish from the Cichlid family from South America was found in Lake Gregory (the Isis Balancing Storage). The fish was a shock discovery for local stocking enthusiasts and was in very poor condition, luckily making it easy to catch and remove.
“We couldn’t believe that someone could have been so thoughtless,” said Rob Sewell, President of the Bundaberg Sportfishing Club, adding “Over the years, our fish stocking committee have released over 300,000 fingerlings in Lake Gregory, so we were shocked that an act like that could put all our efforts in jeopardy.”
Burnett Mary Region Partnership Showcase and Natural Resource Management Awards Night
Come along to the annual Burnett Mary Region Partnership Showcase and Natural Resource Management Awards night!
Wanted: Volunteer Shorebird Ambassadors!
The Burnett Mary Regional Group for NRM Inc (BMRG) is leading a Community Coastcare project designed to increase the community’s awareness of shorebirds. The project, Feathering the Future of the Burnett Mary, will include hosting a number of dog walkers’ breakfasts, school activities and community events around the region to let us all know how important our shorebirds are.
Traditional knowledge enters the digital history books
Traditional Aboriginal history has been recorded using the latest digital technology.
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