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AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS AWARD 2012SEQ Catchments has won the
Environmental Sustainability category in the
Australian Business Awards 2012, in recognition of itsground
breaking work in the natural resourcemanagement (NRM) sector.
The award recognises SEQ Catchmentsachievements in working with
the community toprotect and restore South East Queenslands
uniquenatural environment and biodiversity.
SEQ Catchments CEO Simon Warnersaid the awardreflected the
importance of NRM within the broader business community.
''It is especially gratifying to receive this prestigious award
and to receive nationalrecognition from the broader business
community,'' he said.
''It demonstrates that NRM has come of age; that business
recognises theimportance of achieving the SEQ NRM Plan targets and
the economic relevanceof environmental sustainability across all
sectors.''
2012 QLD STATE LANDCARE CONFERENCESEQ Catchments recently
supported the2012 QLD state Landcare conference byhosting two
regional bus tours for conferencedelegates together with local
communitygroups* and landholders.
The Gold Coast bus tour visited two sitesincluding Federation
Walk located atSeaworld Drive on the Gold Coast spit and
Austinville Valley. Conference delegateswere given an overview
of restoration work**.
SEQ Catchments is proud to be a part of
such terrific projects and will continue tosupport, where
possible, both groups. LocalCommunity Partnership Manager,
LindaDurham, said both projects clearlydemonstrate the strength of
partnerships inlooking after our regions natural resources.
*The Gold Coast bus tour was done in partnership withFriends of
Federation Walk (FOFW) & AustinvilleLandcare.**Restoration work
was facilitated and undertaken by therespective groups, Gold Coast
volunteers and Gold CoastCity Council.
LOCAL NEWS and EVENTSGold Coast City Counciloffer a suite of
activities under the
Naturally GC program. Please click
here
Dogs BreakfastComing Soon to the Spit
A FREE dog walkers BBQ will heldin October to meet fellow dog
walk-
er's and to raise awareness about
local shore birds. A bird expert will
be on hand to explain everything
you want to know about the migrato-
ry habits of the birds that adorn your
foreshore.
Soil Erosion WorkshopCountry Paradise, Billabirra Crescent
Nerang
Sat 22nd September, 9am - 12pm,
Please RSVP to Linda Durham (see
pg 3)
Free to all
BeachcareContact Naomi Edwards for a list of
Beachcare events happening across
the Gold Coast
[email protected]
To register your local events send
your details to Linda Durham at:
[email protected]
In the Gold Coast Catchments
NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2012
Catching Up
Lyn Wright (FOFW) with conferencedelegates at Federation
Walk
Austinville Landcare with conferencedelegates in Austinville
Valley
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RESOURCES - GRANTS - EVENTS
SEQ Ecological Restoration Framework ProjectThe Ecological
Restoration Framework was originally proposed by the Environmental
Managers Technical ReferenceGroup (EMTRG), a group of environmental
managers representing SEQ Councils. It came about because of the
highgrowth experienced in SEQ combined with the diversity of
stakeholders undertaking ecological restoration.
A standard was needed to ensure consistent ecological
restoration delivery. It was subsequently endorsed by theCouncil of
Mayors (SEQ) as a regional standard for undertaking restoration
projects so that future ecological restora-
tion projects delivered under the Framework will:
Conserve and enhance biodiversity through increasing the extent
and improving the condition of native vegetation;
Ensure long-term environmental and economic sustainability;
and
Ensure ongoing improvement and maintenance of ecosystem
services.
To obtain a copy of the SEQ restoration guideline manual please
download it
fromhttp://www.seqcatchments.com.au/seq-ecological-restoration-framework
or contact Linda Durham (see page 3)
FireweedFireweed is one of the worst weeds of coastal pastures
in south eastern Australia. When consumed it can cause liverdamage
and occasionally death in livestock, particularly cattle and
horses. Fireweed is highly invasive due to its nu-merous wind-borne
seeds. Learn to recognise fireweed and pull out plants by hand in
new and small infestationswhen they are young and before they
flower and set seed. Slashing can worsen the fireweed problem.
Fireweed Links1. Fireweed was recently declared one of 12 Weeds
of National Significance. www.weeds.org.au/WoNS;2. Best Practice
Management Guide for Australian Landholders;
http://www.ruralfutures.une.edu.au/fireweed/resources/Fireweed_BPM_Guide.pdf;
3. Project bulletin for the UNE/CSIRO project Fireweed Control
Research This bulletin summarises the findings
of biological control research in South Africa, and fireweed
ecology, impact and management research;
http://www.ruralfutures.une.edu.au/fireweed/resources/Bulletin_3_June_2012.pdf;
andhttp://www.ruralfutures.une.edu.au/fireweed/fireweed.htm
Indian mynaHave you seen Indian Myna birds in your area ? The
Indian myna is a medium-sized bird native to the Middle East, India
and Asia.In Australia they are an introduced pest that impact on
our biodiversity, primary producers and our urban landscapes. They
arebrown with a glossy black head, neck and upper breast; bright
yellow bills, eye skin, legs and feet; and an upright posture.
They
are sometimes confused with the native noisy miners; however,
native noisy miners are grey rather than brown in colour and
haveflesh-coloured legs rather then the bright yellow legs of the
Indian myna. For more information on the Indian myna please
visit:http://www.daff.qld.gov.au/documents/Biosecurity_EnvironmentalPests/IPA-Indian-Myna-PA28.pdf
MynaScan is a new community website that allows you to map myna
bird sightings, myna damage and control activities associat-
ed with mynas in your area. Anyone can use the MynaScan website
anywhere in Australia. The MynaScan website will assist
communities, local government, and pest controllers to control
myna birds and reduce the damage/problems they cause
http://www.feralscan.org.au/mynascan/
For more information about local community myna bird projects
please contact: Currumbin Creek Carers [email protected]
SEQ Catchments Community NRM Support Grants 2012 - releasedMany
grants available today don't allow community groups to purchase or
repair equipment, provide training or pur-chase signage and/or
other tools. We have tried to fill these gaps by providing groups
the opportunity to submit anexpression of interest (EOI) to
purchase these items. For more information or to obtain a copy of
the EOI please con-tact Linda Durham (see page 3).
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Catchment Network GroupsGold Coast Region
SEQ Catchments Office - South
PO Box 7388, Southport Park, QLD 4215
Ph: 5552 9090 Fax: 55528722
Linda Durham
Community Partnerships Manager (Gold Coast region)
E : [email protected] M: 0400 910 679
For changes to Catchment Network
Groups please contact:
Ben Barton
Engagement Support Officer
E: [email protected]
Austinville Landcare [email protected]
Australian Coastal Society [email protected]
www.australiancoastalsociety.org/
Beechmont Landcare [email protected]
Coomera River Catchment Group [email protected]
Currumbin Creek Carers [email protected]
Elanora Wetlands Bushcare [email protected]
Environmental Alliance [email protected]
Friends of Crane Creek [email protected]
Friends of Currumbin [email protected]
Friends of David Fleays Wildlife Park
[email protected] www.fleayswildlife.com.au/
Friends of Federation Walk [email protected]
www.federationwalk.org/
Friends of the Gold Coast Botanic Gardens [email protected]
www.fgcbg.org.au/
Gecko Environmental Council [email protected]
www.gecko.org.au/
Gold Coast Catchment Association [email protected]
www.goldcoastcatchments.org/
Gold Coast City Council: Beaches to Bushlandprograms &
Bushcare working bees
[email protected]
www.gcparks.com.au/parks.aspx?page=96
Gold Coast Seagrass Watch [email protected]
www.seagrasswatch.org
Griffith Ctr for Coastal Management Beachcare
[email protected] www.griffith.edu.au
Guanaba - IPA [email protected]
Hinterland Regional Park Bushcare [email protected]
Loders Creek Catchment Association [email protected]
www.loderscreek.org/
Miami Bushcare [email protected]
Nerang River Keepers [email protected]
Ngarang-wal Gold Coast AboriginalAssociation
[email protected]
North East Albert Landcare & Catchment Gp.
[email protected]
Numinbah Valley Landcare [email protected]
QLD Wader Study Group Gold Coast [email protected]
www.waders.org.au/queensland-wader-study-group-news/news
Qld Water & Land Carers Register your group, insure or
incorporate www.qwalc.org.au/
South Stradbroke Island Landcare [email protected]
S/brook Catchment Management Landcare
[email protected]
Surfers to Burleigh Landcare Inc. [email protected]
Surfrider Foundation Gold Coast [email protected]
www.surfrider.org.au/
Tamborine Mountain Landcare [email protected]
www.tamborinemtnlandcare.org.au/
Tarrabora Reserve Bushcare [email protected]
[email protected]
Water Quality Monitoring - become involved!
[email protected] Ph: 0400 910 678
Wildlife Preservation Society of Qld [email protected]
www.wildlife.org.au/
