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Last week the Resilient Rivers Initiative, delivered a workshop at Reynolds Creek, Moogerah Dam on how restoration can benefit both landholders and iconic species like platypus.

Thanks to the volunteers who helped to plant more than 750 native trees on Voluntary Home Buy-Back (VHBB) land adjacent to Lions Park, Lower Tenthill on Sunday.

Today is #WorldWetlandsDay. This year’s theme “Wetlands and Human Wellbeing” encourages reflection on the important role of wetlands in all facets of our wellbeing including food and water supplies, biodiversity, lifestyles and livelihoods, culture, and climate change mitigation.

The future health and resilience of South East Queensland catchments has received a major boost with the Queensland Government and Council of Mayors (SEQ) today releasing the Resilient Rivers Initiative: SEQ Waterways and Wetlands Investment Strategy

Somerset Regional Council Mayor Graeme Lehmann last week joined the Black Snake Creek project team.

As South East Queensland recovers from the impacts of recent flooding, more than $40 million has been announced for priority works to improve the long-term health and boost the resilience of the region’s rivers, waterways and bay to flooding.

Residents have joined the Downfall Creek project team to plant 2500 native plants and trees to boost water quality and reconnecting native habitat in Downfall Creek at 7th Brigade Park, Chermside.

Local waterways are struggling to keep up with population growth signalling calls for coordinated and increased investment into South East Queensland catchments.

The strong collaboration between Logan City Council and Scenic Rim Regional Council is driving real improvements in the Logan-Albert catchment.

New research commissioned by the Council of Mayors (SEQ) shows projects that protect and improve our creeks, rivers and Moreton Bay are powerful drivers of job creation.