The SEQ Healthy Waterways Partnership produces a range of resources to support catchment management and waterway health in South East Queensland. Publications from other areas: Water by Design Healthy Country The Strategy Ecosystem Health Monitoring Program Healthy Waterways Clean Up Program Other Resources Find out more about the SEQ Healthy Waterways Partnership in our Latest …
Impact of SEQ flooding on waterway health 13 January 2011 The unusually high, intense rainfall occurring in South East Queensland (SEQ), and the above average rainfall received since mid November, is causing major high flows throughout the region. While soil acts as a natural sponge soaking up water, the current rainfall events have left the …
Conceptual diagrams are an effective tool to communicate complex messages in a simple and informative manner. A conceptual diagram uses symbols to show a comprehensive understanding of a system, processes and key features. Conceptual diagrams provide a communication interface as it can combine current science understanding with community priorities and environmental values; provide an easy-to-understand …
Catchment Facts Total area: 1,195km2 Stream network length: 2,475km Local Councils: Brisbane City Council, Logan City Council, Scenic Rim Council Dominant land uses: urban, native bush, grazing, rural residential Highly modified, urbanised catchment Some grazing lands and natural bush/forested areas remain in the upper parts of the catchment Riparian vegetation has been cleared from most …
Subcatchments of the Mid-Brisbane Catchment Spring Creek England Creek Black Snake Creek Branch Creek Lake Manchester Borallon / Mt Crosby Mid-Brisbane River The Mid Brisbane River section extends from Mt Crosby Weir to the Wivenhoe Dam wall approximately 150km from the river mouth. This stretch of the Brisbane River is used as a natural water …
Subcatchments of the Maroochy and Mooloolah Catchments Maroochy River Estuary North Maroochy River & South Maroochy River Coolum Creek Yandina Creek Petrie Creek Yandina Creek Paynter Creek Eudlo Creek Stumer Creek Beaches & Coastal Waters The Maroochy and Mooloolah River catchments are set in the middle of the Sunshine Coast to the east of the …
2008 2008 EHMP Report Card 2008 Management Responses 2008 Northern Catchments Sub-regional Summary 2008 Southern Catchments Sub-regional Summary 2008 Western Catchments Sub-regional Summary 2008 Moreton Catchments Sub-regional Summary 2008 Methods 2007 2007 EHMP Report Card 2007 Management Responses 2007 Northern Catchments Sub-regional Summary 2007 Southern Catchments Sub-regional Summary 2007 Western Catchments Sub-regional Summary 2007 Moreton …
Rehabilitation Priorities Knapp Creek – Final Report Phase 1 Report: Monitoring and evaluation of restoration activities in three SEQ focal catchments Healthy Country Newsletter Sediment budgets and rehabilitation priorities Healthy Country Program within the SEQ Healthy Waterways Initiative
Litter is a major source of pollution in waterways. Every year a huge amount of rubbish enters the waterways of South East Queensland. This kills thousands of marine animals that swallow, or become entangled in litter. It also causes harm to aquatic plants and makes our rivers, estuaries and bays look dirty and unattractive. According …
Healthy Waterways’ launched the 2012 Ecosystem Health Report Card today, providing insight into the health of South East Queensland’s waterways and Moreton Bay. The Report Card revealed the overall health grade for Moreton Bay has improved from C- to B-, returning closer to its long term average of a B grade. Moreton Bay’s partial recovery …
