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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 17, 2023


Are Magnetic Island’s mangroves on the move?
The ‘Maggie Mangroovers’ are a group of dedicated residents conducting regular mangrove monitoring exercises.
Nov 15, 2023


Dry Tropics fish reporting: Doc lures in the data
Greg ‘Doc Lures’ Vinall is well known in the North.
Oct 20, 2023


Students embrace EcoMarines and eco-careers
A wealth of environmental expertise was on show in Townsville to inspire the next generation in their future careers.
Oct 20, 2023


Grants open for Townsville projects
$150,000 in grants are now available to kickstart 6 community- and Traditional Owner-led projects that will reduce threats to our Reef.
Oct 19, 2023


Townsville turns it on to tackle trash
Where are Townsville’s waterway litter hotspots?
Oct 18, 2023


Five minutes with: Marine biologist, Darcy Justin
“From my experience, Australians are more aware and thoughtful towards their reefs than Americans,” says our intern
Sep 4, 2023


Get water wise: Nutrients explained
Our annual Townsville Dry Tropics Report Card shows which local waterways have excess levels of nutrients.
Aug 7, 2023


Is the Bohle your basin?
At 36,890 hectares or 369 square kilometres in size, the Bohle River drainage sub-basin covers a large part our town.
Jul 8, 2023


Partnerships receive $3.75 million investment
The Queensland Government has announced it will invest $3.75 million over three years to continue the Regional Report Card Partnerships Init
Jul 1, 2023


Meet the brains behind our Report Card
Dinny Taylor and Adam Shand are the technical specialists behind the Townsville Dry Tropics Waterways Report Card
Jun 30, 2023


2023 Waterways Report Card release
How healthy are Townsville’s rivers, creeks, and coasts? State of local waters revealed.
Jun 20, 2023


TIDY Up Townsville: Saving a Shaw Rd reserve
TIDY Up Townsville are a community-led group targeting a neglected section of Bohle bushland on Shaw Rd to protect as a nature reserve.
Jun 18, 2023


20 July 2023 — Healthy Waters Arvo!
Join us for a free sausage sizzle and native animal displays, meet Townsville’s waterway organisations, and learn about waterway health.
Jun 15, 2023


Townsville City Council: ‘Water smart’ trees
Take a drive down Heatley’s Mill Drive to meet 11 special trees.
Jun 12, 2023


OzFish Unlimited: Creekwatch
OzFish Unlimited is monitoring the health of waterways in the Bohle catchment as part of its partnership with Townsville City Council.
Jun 9, 2023


Townsville City Council: Bushland Beach channel
City Council is undertaking works to transform the Bushland Beach channel into a picturesque living waterway.
Jun 8, 2023


Queensland Government: Reef Assist program
The Queensland Government’s $33.5 million Reef Assist program delivers priority projects and creates regional jobs.
Jun 7, 2023


Ausfield Services: Building river resilience
With Townsville City Council and partners, local business Ausfield Services are deploying innovative engineering tools and ideas to bolster
Jun 6, 2023


Partnership welcomes new Executive Officer and Chair
The Partnership welcomes Kara-Mae Coulter-Atkins and Dr Keith Noble to its leadership team.
May 1, 2023
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