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Mary River - Get Informed
Please visit www.savethemaryriver.com and get informed about the issues and potential solutions for solving the South East Queensland water problems - and saving a valuable ecosystem. |
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| Participants of the final Grant Writing Workshop in 2007 held in St George. |
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| NEW BOOKSHOP CATALOGUE | OUT NOW! |
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Landcare Queensland, in partnership with community cultural development and media organisation, Feral Arts can provide free training to Landcare facilitators, communication officers, volunteers and others interested in the use of the digital story-telling software, PlaceStories.
Landcare PlaceStories, as short visual clips, allows users to create and document on-line stories which showcase how they have made a difference to natural resource management in Queensland.
Completed stories are able to be loaded onto the Landcare PlaceStories webpage, allowing them to be viewed online. The stories can be distributed through Internet and email links with an aim to increase the uptake of sustainable NRM practices. People are already adopting this software as a key tool for documenting and promoting successful land management in a contemporary and easily accessible format.
The Landcare PlaceStories database will continue to be developed and used as an innovative communication, knowledge sharing and reporting tool capturing the many different facets of Landcare.
Throughout the year we will be holding PlaceStories training workshops across Queensland to help teach Queensland’s hard working landcare volunteers and coordinators how to record their inspirational achievements. Keep an eye on the website for further workshop announcements.
To see some stories that have already been produced check out the Landcare PlaceStories website: http://landcare.placestories.com.
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| The Landcare Queensland bookshop stocks a wonderful range of plant and animal ID; land management; policy and planning texts. All proceeds from the bookshop are directed towards the mission of Landcare Queensland - providing training, resources and
funding to more than 30,000 people involved in Landcare throughout the
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| EPA Sustainable Industries Awards |
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Is your business a leader in sustainable business practices? Tell us about it.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is calling for nominations from Queensland’s businesses for the state’s annual Sustainable Industries Awards.
Entering the EPA Sustainable Industries Awards provides the opportunity to:
- highlight your organisation’s commitment to sustainable practices;
- gain recognition for your organisation’s achievements;
- showcase a sustainable business practice that demonstrates leadership and innovation in your industry;
- increase awareness of your project or activity in the community or to potential customers or business partners;
- network with other key groups in your industry; and recognise the work of your organisation’s staff.
Entries are sought from Queensland businesses, individuals, community and not-for-profit organisations and local or state government. Entries should relate to projects or initiatives that are Queensland-based and have potential to be adapted or adopted by other organisations.
To see which category your project or business initiative might fit and for information on how to enter, visit www.epa.qld.gov.au or contact EPA Marketing on 3225 1999 or email siawards@epa.qld.gov.au. Entries close April 14, 2008.
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Caboolture Region Environment Education Centre (CREEC) Sustainability Expo | 17th May 2008 10am – 3pm
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Recycling, water conservation, energy efficiency and caring for the catchment are just a handful of the topics to be featured at the seventh annual Sustainable Living Expo being held at the Caboolture Region Environment Education Centre (CREEC), at 150 Rowley Rd Burpengary. Expression of interest for display space, promotion or sponsorship can be register by following the link below. Visit Friends of CREEC web-site for more information regarding the expo www.creec.org.au.
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The LANDCARE QUEENSLAND vision
Our vision is for a healthy and productive landscape where tourists and residents enjoy our rainforests, reefs and beaches; farmers enjoy productive, sustainable landscapes and vibrant rural towns; and our children can swim and fish in local creeks.
Our Mission
To ensure vibrant towns and cities of the future, with clean air; healthy soils and landscapes; and clean and abundant water, we need to learn to live and work differently. To really look after the environment, people need information, support and financial assistance to make the right choices.
Landcare Queensland provides training, resources and funding for more than 30,000 people involved in Landcare throughout the state.
What do Landcare Groups do?
Landcare Groups are autonomous groups of people who get together to manage their local environment, using local solutions. In Queensland there are more than 300 Landcare Groups. These groups are working on projects such as:
- facilitating neighbouring farmers to complete property plans;
- bringing together Indigenous people to talk about caring for country and capturing traditional knowledge;
- restocking creeks and rivers with native fish;
- protecting and rebuilding habitat for endangered species such as the earless dragon; Mary River turtle; and bridled nail tail wallaby;
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2007 Queensland Landcare Conference
The 18th annual Landcare Conference in Queensland, was held in Mackay from 22 - 25 August this year. Hosted by Pioneer Catchment and Landcare with lots of support from neighbouring catchments and local organisations, the event was a great success!
Conference Proceedings are now available from the Landcare Queensland online bookshop.
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