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Fitzroy Water Quality Improvement Plan
Fitzroy Water Quality Improvement Plan
The Fitzroy Water Quality Improvement Plan (WQIP:2015) has been developed to improve water quality in the Fitzroy Basin to protect the Great Barrier Reef. WQIP:2015 will cover the Fitzroy Basin and coastal catchments (Styx, Shoalwater, Waterpark Creek, Boyne and Calliope) as well as adjacent marine waters. The plan sets water quality targets for the region, identifies priority areas to undertake works and recommends management actions to improve water quality. It will guide investments in our region to improve water quality and help restore the health of the Reef. WQIP:2015 has been developed by Fitzroy Basin Association Inc. through funding from the Australian Government's Reef Programme. Check out the video to learn more and visit the website www.fba.org.au/wqip
31/01/2016
Fitzroy Water Quality Improvement Plan – Environment
Fitzroy Water Quality Improvement Plan - Environment
The Fitzroy Water Quality Improvement Plan (WQIP:2015) has been developed to improve water quality in the Fitzroy Basin to protect the Great Barrier Reef. WQIP:2015 will cover the Fitzroy Basin and coastal catchments (Styx, Shoalwater, Waterpark Creek, Boyne and Calliope) as well as adjacent marine waters. The plan sets water quality targets for the region, identifies priority areas to undertake works and recommends management actions to improve water quality. It will guide investments in our region to improve water quality and help restore the health of the Reef. Priority neighbourhood catchments for ecosystem repair have been identified to help target investments. Ecosystem repair actions include improving fish passage past in-stream barriers like weirs, restoring and protecting wetlands and riparian vegetation. WQIP:2015 has been developed by Fitzroy Basin Association Inc. through funding from the Australian Government's Reef Programme.
05/01/2016
Pasture rundown case study
Addressing pasture rundown Tailored support makes legume trials possible
The Christies produce organically certified beef, and want to use sustainable and environmentally friendly practices while ensuring their enterprise is financially viable. They are committed to keeping abreast of industry improvements and Brett attended a Pasture Rundown workshop hosted by Capricornia Catchments in October 2014 before completing Grazing Best Management Practices (Grazing BMP) in September 2015.
01/01/2016
Legume trials
Soil tests and tailored support help provide pasture rundown solutions
Annie and Rob Donoghue lead Barranga Grazing, a family-owned beef cattle operation that runs an aggregation of four properties covering 47,700 hectares throughout the Bauhinia district. Over time, they have noticed a gradual decrease in the condition of their pastures.
01/01/2016
Machinery innovation case study
Wandoan hay grower builds novel solution to achieve zero till goals
Moving towards zero till cultivation can involve some challenges; however, for John Little the practice change meant developing a novel solution never before seen in central Queensland.
01/01/2016
Flooding disaster leads to property re-design and resilience
Flooding disaster leads to property re-design and resilience
In the aftermath of ex-tropical cyclone Oswald, it would have been easy for husband and wife team Dave and Leonie Paish to be overwhelmed by the rebuilding work needed to restore their dairy operations at Velvet Waters.
07/07/2015
Building Resilience – Cyclone Flood Recovery
Building Resilience - Ex-tropical Cyclone Oswald Flood Recovery
In January 2013, excessive rain from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Oswald—800mm over 20 hours—triggered massive flooding in areas, higher than previously seen. The rain event caused major structural damage to fencing and water infrastructure, as well as land degradation through erosion. Recovery work was completed through funding from the Queensland Government's Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements: Ex-Tropical Cyclone Oswald On-farm Productivity and Riparian Restoration Program. FBA and our local delivery partners FRCC and DCCA, worked with landholders in the worst affected areas to repair the damage. On-ground restoration activities included streambank stabilisation and riparian restoration; gully stabilisation and soil conservation; and farm infrastructure restoration. The program also supported and promoted on-farm productivity, and enhanced local landscape, waterway and ecosystem capacity, and resilience to manage the impacts of future events.
02/07/2015
Gully Stabilisation & Soil Conservation Case Study
Gully Stabilisation & Soil Conservation Case Study
In January 2013, excessive rain from ex-cyclone Oswald—800mm over 20 hours—triggered massive flooding in areas higher than previously seen. The rain event caused major structural damage to fencing and water infrastructure, as well as land degradation through erosion.
28/05/2015
Cyclone Marcia damage to grazing and farming land
Cyclone Marcia damage to grazing and farming land
In February 2015, Category 5 - Cyclone Marcia crossed the coast north of Yeppoon. In it's wake a trail of destruction was left in the Fitzroy Basin, particularly to those in the farming and grazing community.
03/03/2015
