Coastal Priorities project
The Coastal Priorities is supported by Reef Catchments through funding from the Australian Government’s Reef Trust. It comprises five distinct components.
The Sandringham Wetland Complex
The Sandringham Wetland Complex provides many important functions to MWI coastal areas due to its unique soils and water holding capacity. These functions are referred to as ‘ecosystem services’.
Wetlands are the boundary between two different ecosystems, dry and wet, which means they have a unique role in nutrient exchange and water supply to the surrounding lands, as well as providing habitat, food and shelter to many different plants and animals. Wetland habitats are an important part of many grazing properties in Queensland.
Most wetlands in Queensland are on privately owned or managed freehold or leasehold lands, many of which are grazing enterprises. Improvements and adoption of best management practices on these important ecosystems can enhance ecosystem services and improve grazing systems.
Project Resources
Sandringham Wetlands Complex story-map
Sandringham Bay Fish Community Survey 2021
Mackay & Alligator Creek Wetlands Fish Community Assessment 2023
Macs & Alligator Creek Wetlands Fishway Monitoring Report
The project is supported by Reef Catchments through funding from the Australian Government’s Reef Trust Program.
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