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NRM Regions Queensland
Natural Resource Management (NRM) is the protection and improvement of the natural assets which underpin our quality of life – soil and water, climate and landscapes and our precious native plants and animals.
NRM Regions Queensland is the representative body for NRM in Queensland. We influence, support and promote the work of our members – the 12 regional NRM organisations in Queensland.
Regional NRM organisations in Queensland
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Sandringham Wetlands Complex – Reef Catchments
Improving the ecological function and condition of the Sandringham Wetland Complex and threatened ecological communities within the region.
One-on-one visit to Offmore Farm leaves a large legacy – Fitzroy Basin Association
“Stopping runoff benefits everyone, if you’ve got water running off your property, you’re losing potential.” Scotty Finlayson, Offmore Farm.
Weeding out invasive species – Cape York NRM
In April 2022 a multi-agency taskforce arrived in Cooktown in Far North Queensland in an unprecedented show of unity to assess the prevalence of Gamba Grass, control its spread and raise community awareness about this invasive weed.
Queensland’s Reef Champion Award Winners announced
Innovative nitrogen reduction practices, dedicated approaches to extension, revegetation of farms and conservation of wetlands and fauna just some of the projects honoured at the Reef Champion Awards, hosted by Queensland Farmers Federation
Funding available for threatened freshwater aquatic species
Freshwater aquatic species are set to benefit from a $1.4 million Biodiversity Conservation Grant Program (Flood Recovery) jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments. The Mary River catchment is a priority for the program.
Regional communities deliver big outcomes for the Great Barrier Reef
Queensland’s regional communities are working together – identifying solutions and taking action to protect the Great Barrier Reef from the impacts of climate change.
Native vegetation, soils and sustainable farming the focus of natural resources funding
Queensland’s regional NRM organisations are set to share in some $11 million in Natural Resources Recovery Program funding over two years to improve soils and agricultural practices as well as native vegetation across the state.
Federal budget: Queensland’s NRM regions ready to deliver
Queensland’s regional NRM organisations are ready to deliver on the Australian Government’s budget commitments to sustainable land management and conservation.
Investing in NRM: economic benefits and ROI
Investing in regional natural resource management creates jobs, boosts the economy and results in leveraged funds. Investing in on-ground works also results in a significant return on investment. In 2021, consultants EY quantified some of these economic impacts for Queensland’s NRM sector.
NRM Regions Queensland 2021-22 Annual Report
A snapshot of programs delivered by NRM Regions Queensland for its members – the 12 regional NRM organisations in Queensland.
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Join our list for statewide news about Queensland’s regional natural resource management organisations and our positive impact on communities, landscapes and the economy.