Projects

More than 2700 exotic plant and 73 exotic animal species have been introduced into Australia which severely impact agriculture systems, urban areas, and the natural environment.

Seagrass is the fifth most important ecosystem in the world – you too can help monitor seagrass and help with the collection of scientific data. Reef Catchments is looking for volunteers who can spend a few hours a year collecting the data – no knowledge nor experience is required! Seagrass monitoring takes place in May,…

Be involved and help to protect the Great Barrier Reef.

Every year, volunteers come together to collect citizen science data about five seagrass sites across our region. Reef Catchments is looking to support a volunteer group in Mackay/Isaac to monitor southern sites.

The Mackay Marine Classroom aimed to reconnect students, in the greater Mackay region, with the coast and marine environment.

Reef Catchments aims to conserve and restore biological diversity on Australia’s islands.

The Mackay Whitsunday Isaac coastal zone is characterised by a diverse range of natural features including sandy beaches, rocky headlands, extensive intertidal flats, and substantial areas of coastal wetlands. These areas are under increasing threat from development, climate change, population growth and recreational use.

Part of the Coasts and Communities Program deals with working with coastal communities to identify local environmental problems and achieve practical solutions. Coastcare is an Australia-wide community of volunteers who care for their coast.