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.

 

Reef Catchments Mackay Whitsunday Inc has progressed its ‘Managing Climate Change’ project, assessing the impacts of sugar cane production in the Mackay Whitsunday region and the efficacy of Reef Rescue targets to deliver improved reef water quality under a more variable climate.

Reef Catchments has launched their new Reef Rescue newsletter for the Mackay Whitsunday region. Reef Rescue, which is in its 2nd funding year, is part of the federal government’s ‘Caring for our Country’ program. The newsletter reviews the first year’s activities, gives case studies and identifies key contact officers across the cane, horticultural and grazing industries.

Reef Catchments is pleased to announce the official release of the Best Practice Fire Management Guidelines for the Central Queensland Coast.