New $8 million project launched to restore local waterways
Source: Queensland. Minister for Primary Industries, Fisheries and Rural and Regional Queensland
"The Honourable Tim Mulherin has officially launched the Healthy Country project. This project is supporting communities, farmers and scientists to work together to improve water quality in South East Queensland catchments and Moreton Bay.
Steps have already been taken to address these demands. Nitrogen loads to waterways have been reduced by 40 percent, urban stormwater or catchment management plans are in place for all major catchments in the region, and riparian zones are being rebuilt. To further secure our waterways, the Queensland Government is investing $20 million over four years to reduce pollution loads and improve the health of our waterways in South East Queensland. This investment includes $8 million for Healthy Country to take action in rural areas through waterway management and best practice management of the land."