For those of us lucky enough to be able to dive into a refreshing waterway to beat the Queensland heat, there are a few things you should know about what might be lurking beneath the surface!
This must-read article runs through easy ways for you and your family to safely enjoy our waterways this summer.
A great new free resource has been published on reducing the risks of fire near powerlines, while helping protect local biodiversity.
Landholders are encouraged to be aware of these hazards when planning and conducting burns.
Healthy Land & Water’s Water by Design program recently hosted a webinar on Water Sensitive Urban Design, focused on the Biology of Bioretention Systems.
The webinar showcased practical innovations in urban water management with local experts sharing real-world insights into improving water treatment and design.
We’ve made a recording of the webinar available for anyone who missed the session.
We are pleased to announce that, thanks to funding from the Queensland Government, we are running three free Urban Water Stewardship Framework workshops in 2025.
We are encouraging local government teams interested in participating to apply early.
As the weather heats up, bushfire risk in Queensland’s temperamental landscape is top of mind for landowners living in fire-prone areas. The key to mitigating bushfire danger is not just in firefighting efforts but in the dedicated hands of local community members and organisations working together to manage the landscape.
On Saturday 16 November our Sustainable Agriculture Team Lead Vanessa Smolders and Principal Scientist Bruce Lord joined farmers and agricultural enthusiasts for two great events run by Boonah and District Landcare.
Last month, we also attended the MLA Carbon EDGE workshop in Toowoomba, where we met with 20 local landholders, property managers, and NRM staff.
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