In the heart of Townsville, where backyard creeks wind through suburbs to the coast, Coastal Dry Tropics Landcare Inc have had boots in the mud and hands in the soil for over 30 years.

Within Townsville’s main water treatment facility, students are learning to value and care for every drop.

A dedicated team of green thumbs have been on a mission to restore Magnetic Island’s native vegetation, stabilise creek banks and enhance soil health to minimise erosion and control sediment.

The annual Townsville Dry Tropics Waterways Report Card grades the health of our rivers, creeks, and coasts, by analysing water quality data, which measures things like nutrients and physical-chemical properties, known as phys-chem.

The 2025 Waterways Report Card has been released by the Healthy Waters Partnership, offering a snapshot of the health of Townsville’s rivers, creeks, and coastal waters, from the catchment to the Great Barrier Reef.

Reef Ecologic brought community and science together for World Oceans Day with their annual ReefBlitz event - a celebration of citizen science and ocean action.

The sixth annual Townsville Dry Tropics Waterways Report Card will give decision makers and the community a vital snapshot of the health of our local rivers, creeks, and coasts.

From North Carolina to North Queensland, Megan “Saville” Wall has travelled far, both geographically and professionally, to further her career as a marine scientist.

Wildlife Surrounds is excited to announce the successful completion of a pilot project that utilised an innovative site assessment tool, VegCAT, to evaluate and monitor the health of vegetation along Townsville’s waterways.

A free environmental education program for schools and learning centres across Queensland, is giving young people the tools they need to make their schools and communities more sustainable.

A compilation of 40 years of Queensland freshwater water quality data are now available as part of a new data portal, Tahbil.

Reef Check’s citizen scientists undertake extensive training that ensures robust data collection whilst inspiring ocean stewardship.

Kids, parents, scouts and community groups teamed up for a massive effort on Clean Up Australia Day around the Bohle.

A new alliance between the Healthy Waters Partnership and Jet Zero Australia will fill a gap in waterway data.

Twenty years of marine debris data continues to drive decisions that improve waterway health.

Townsville Laboratory Services, a state-of-the-art facility, is where Townsville City Council keeps watch on the health of our waterways.

A restoration project at the Townsville Town Common aims to improve habitat for migratory wader birds and water quality flowing to the Reef.

Envite Environment is leading a project to improve turtle nesting conditions on Magnetic Island.

For North Queensland Conservation Council (NQCC) the dream is simple: flourishing communities living in harmony with a healthy environment.

Not all fish can “just keep swimming” - barriers may block their journey. Several fish species need access to both fresh and marine...