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...
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Oct 22
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Nov 17, 2023
Growing skills and greening Townsville
Meet the legends learning to conserve our local environments and ecosystems. At 10 sites across Townsville, including Rowes Bay, Mt...
Nov 15, 2023
Are Magnetic Island’s mangroves on the move?
The ‘Maggie Mangroovers’ are a group of dedicated residents conducting regular mangrove monitoring exercises.
Oct 20, 2023
Dry Tropics fish reporting: Doc lures in the data
Greg ‘Doc Lures’ Vinall is well known in the North.
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