Coastal and Marine Projects

Coastal and Marine Programme support
Coastal and Marine Advisory Group (CAMAG)

Theme 1: Coastal Stability and Condition

Coastal Zone mapping
Condition assessment of coastal habitat
Bringing Back the Beach Scrub Assessing the distribution, condition and conservation significance of beach scrub (Microphyll/Notophyll vine forest) on coastal dunes between the Fitzroy River and Thuringowa
On Ground Work’s with Coastal Community Groups A small grant program enabling community groups to carry out onground works including weed removal, revegetation, fencing, signage etc.
Negotiated agreements with Local Government for on-ground work’s

Theme 2: Traditional Owners and Sea Country

Facilitation of TUMRA’s with Traditional owner groups. A Traditional Use of Marine Resources Agreement is developed by Traditional Owners and is used to manage traditional use activities such as dugong and turtle hunting in specified areas.
Envirofund capacity building for Traditional Owners
Palm Island Reef Monitoring with Reef Check
On ground works with Palm Island Council
Sponge Farm project
On groundworks with Traditional Owner Groups

Theme 3: Community and Coastal Management

Theme 4: Local Government and Coastal Management

Theme 5: Coastal Education

Coastal Educational Review Workshop
Sponsorship of State Coastal Conference
CoastInfo Web portal
Reef Guardian Schools Future Leaders Conference
Reef Beat – Coastal Wetlands competition
Threatened Species Community Service Announcement

Theme 6: Enhancing Fish Habitat

Fish Passage Restoration
Tide to Table: Restoring Aquatic Habitat

Theme 7: Protecting Iconic Species