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Shell-ebrating collaborations to boost turtle hatchling success
Envite Environment is leading a project to improve turtle nesting conditions on Magnetic Island.
Dec 17, 2024
Half a century raising their voice for the environment in North Queensland
For North Queensland Conservation Council (NQCC) the dream is simple: flourishing communities living in harmony with a healthy environment.
Nov 27, 2024
New StoryMap reveals a hidden kingdom at Townsville’s doorstep
Beneath the surface in Cleveland and Halifax Bays lie diverse and abundant coral reefs. Whether you’re hopping in a tinny, boarding a...
Nov 15, 2024
Breaking down barriers: a deep dive into fish passage
Not all fish can “just keep swimming” - barriers may block their journey. Several fish species need access to both fresh and marine...
Oct 22, 2024
Introducing our newest team member dedicated to healthy waters: Jo Hurford
We’re welcoming a new full-time Communications and Engagement Officer, whose role will focus on bringing our community closer together....
Sep 5, 2024
Project announcement: Reef Revolution - Empowerment Through Nature
A display of Townsville's better nature. The ‘ Reef Revolution: Empowerment through nature ' project from Envite Environment received...
Jul 21, 2024
LISTEN: 'It's the school report for Townsville Waterways'
We've been busy talking to Michael Clarke on ABC Radio North Queensland about the 2024 Townsville Waterways Report Card.
Jul 19, 2024
Bohle calls for collective action: Townsville Waterways Report Card
Townsville's latest Waterways Report Card highlights critical value of Champions of the Bohle.
Jul 10, 2024
Coming soon! 2024 Townsville Waterways Report Card
On Friday 19 July the Healthy Waters Partnership will release its 2024 Townsville Waterways Report Card.
Jun 17, 2024
Healthy Waters Partnership supports swim Art Prize
To mark the upcoming 2024 Townsville Dry Tropics Waterways Report Card, the Healthy Waters Partnership is proud to support the TOWSA Cameron
May 15, 2024
Circular economy project proves field leader
In our emerging eco-powerhouse of the north, students of Townsville are getting their hands dirty against the challenges of soil health,...
Apr 30, 2024
Project announcement: Tuckshops tackle climate change
A new project will see Townsville schools turn food waste into soil health in a circular economy model that will benefit local waterways...
Apr 26, 2024
New project to identify waterway sites in need
Do you know of a riparian (waterside) site in need of native rehabilitation on Townsville’s Bohle River, Stuart Creek, or Alligator...
Feb 20, 2024
We’re for healthy waters: Meet Dinny Taylor
This International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we’re especially grateful for the deep expertise of our Senior Technical Officer —...
Feb 15, 2024
Seagrass monitoring a success 17 years on
The story of Townsville’s seagrass has been one of boom and bust over the last two decades, as meadows have been hit by floods, cyclones,...
Jan 19, 2024
Townsville recognised for sediment and erosion control
Townsville City Council has been quietly building something that’s having a real impact on the Great Barrier Reef.
Dec 12, 2023
Who speaks for Townsville’s birds, animals, and ecosystems?
North Queensland Conservation Council takes the big environmental issues of our region to the doors of Australia’s most influential...
Dec 1, 2023
Lobs and jobs growing in Townsville
Alongside Saltwater Creek at Toomulla, just north of Townsville where an old prawn farm once operated, the aquaculture business Ornatas...
Nov 24, 2023
Dry Tropics locals hook into free satellite power
Land and water managers across our region are connecting to multi-billion-dollar tech — for free. The power of satellite data for better...
Nov 22, 2023
New StoryMap shows drama of local waters
‘The Hydrology and Hydrodynamics of Cleveland Bay’ StoryMap takes readers for a ride with our local waters on their journey to the sea.
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