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Ingelara* Ingelara is a property situated less than 20km from Carnarvon National Park. The Ogg family run around 1500 head of cattle on 18000 acres in a good year. They have completed a series of projects in the last few years to protect Oakey and Carnarvon Creeks. Infrastructure developments include off-stream watering systems along with riparian and landtype fencing. The results speak for themselves with improved grass cover in riparian areas, vegetation regeneration and stock watering away from sensitive zones. All this with no loss in productivity. Check out the video footage (link above) for more information.
CQ HW Ads - Understanding sediment impact on the reefFBA and CSIRO are conducting research on sediment movement from river to reef. - 2.0 Mb
CQ HW Ads - Improving water use efficiencyHorticulture properties in the Fitzroy River and Coastal Catchments sub-region are using equipment such as moisture probes to improve their water use efficiency. - 2.0 Mb
CQ HW Ads - Reusing wastewaterLivingstone Shire Council in Yeppoon has installed a tertiary sewage treatment plant which is allowing them to reuse 100% of the wastewater. - 2.0 Mb
CQ HW Ads - Looking after the reefThe Reef Water Quality Protection Plan gets organisations working together to look after the Great Barrier Reef. - 2.0 Mb
CQ HW Ads - Reducing potential salinityOut near Emerald, CHRRUP (Central Highlands Regional Resources Use Planning Co-operative) is working with landholders and the Cotton IAWM to redesign irrigation systems and reduce potential future salinity problems. - 2.0 Mb
CQ HW Ads - Improving wastewater treatmentEmerald Shire Council and local farmers are working together to supply treated wastewater to farms, improving water quality in the Nogoa River and relieving parched country. - 2.7 Mb
CQ HW Ads - Reducing landfill runoff with native vegetationRockhampton City Council is using native vegetation to cap its landfill. Called "phytocapping", this practice reduces runoff and provides a more environmental friendly result than older capping techniques. - 2.8 Mb
CQ HW Ads - Using biocontrols on water weedsFBA and Capricorn Pest Management Group are attacking the water weed Salvinia with the help of some small friends - weevils. - 3.1 Mb
CQ HW Ads - Removing barriers to fish migrationBy removing barriers to fish migration, FBA and DPI&F are helping fish in Raglan Creek and other areas reclaim some of their past habitat, securing healthy fish stock into the future. - 3.0 Mb
CQ HW Ads - Looking after wetlandsGladstone City Council recognises how wetlands, even artificial ones, improve water quality and mitigate floods, and is working to protect these important habitats. - 3.0 Mb
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