2023 Wet Tropics Waterway Health Report Card.
Most waterways have been graded as 'good' or 'very good' in 2023 with the big news being a dramatic decline in pesticide runoff.
publications.
There’s many people and groups around the region working
to improve reef and waterway health. We think their work
should be celebrated. We’re committed to telling their
stories and hope that it sparks important conversations.
Photo competition winners.
Linda Joseph took home the prize from our 2023 photo competition, beating a field of well over 100 outstanding entries.
Shared Solutions Forum.
Join other water quality professionals to share knowledge about solutions for waterway health
Fish kills.
A mass die off of fish can be caused by a number of different factors and they're a reminder of the delicate balance of healthy waterways.
S4E10. The role of aquariums in conservation education.
With over 300,000 visitors a year, Cairns Aquarium has an important role in educating the public about conservation.
Water quality.
Nutrients, pesticides and sediment runoff from land based activities cause poor water quality for the Great Barrier Reef.
Photo competition.
Capture the beauty of our local waterways for your chance to win awesome prizes.
Partner Profile: TropWATER
TropWATER is an amalgamation of aquatic expertise from across James Cook University.
Petersen’s platypus.
Yungaburra landcare group have transformed a weed choked waterway into a platypus paradise.
Paperbark powerhouse.
Farmers and scientists are teaming up to understand how well these native trees can filter farm runoff.
