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.

NatureAssist is for rural Queensland landholders to help sustainably manage their land, conditional upon them entering into a nature refuge agreement. NatureAssist is a competitive market-based incentive scheme that gives landholders throughout rural Queensland the opportunity to tender for financial assistance to carry out on-ground management actions that will maintain or enhance their property’s conservation values.  Expressions of interest must be submitted by 16 March 2009 (5pm AEST). Landholders can express their interest by completing a simple one-page expression of interest form available at www.epa.qld.gov.au/naturerefuges or by calling the EPA Customer Service Centre on 1300 130 372.
 

Andrew is a great guy and is the dude you need to see for RGC!

Hi guys While I am currently engaged as a communciation consultant with the RGC, I also run a small consultancy firm, Wombat Creative, which specialises in providing support to communities working towards sustainability. With a small team of staff, we manage events, write grants and proposals, undertake corporate communication and marketing activities and facilitate strategic planning. I know, doesn't it sound like fun!

Our current clients include the Queensland Regional NRM Group's Collective, Queensland Conservation Council and the Botanic Gardens of Australia and New Zealand Congress. Previous clients include Greening Australia Limited, Landcare Queensland, North Burnett Landcare Group, Queensland Murray Darling Committee, SEQ Catchments, Gold Coast Catchment Association, Gold Coast Environment Council, Pumicestone Region Catchment Coordinating Association, Pine Rivers Catchment Association, Moreton Bay Coastcare and lots of others.