Bowling Green Bay wetland gets a $2 million boost
A local wetlands recognised for its international importance has been given a $2m boost to improve the ecological health of the national park.
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A local wetlands recognised for its international importance has been given a $2m boost to improve the ecological health of the national park.
The Bowling Green Bay wetland will receive some much needed love, with local agencies, including NQ Dry Tropics and the Gudjuda Rangers, set to carry out some of the works.
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It’s expected the money will go towards managing marine debris, revegetating habitat and carrying out fauna surveys in the wetlands.
The Ramsar-listed wetlands is home to a rich and diverse array of bird life with 300 species of birds.
“Project activities will support better connectivity for native fish species and help improve the quality of water flowing to the Great Barrier Reef lagoon,” NQ Dry Tropics chief executive Dr Scott Crawford said.
“The project will also build on nearly two decades of work to improve the health of coastal ecosystems in the region,” he said.
“We want to raise awareness of how wetland ecosystems benefit the landscape, and support activities such as fishing and bird-watching.”
Gudjuda ranger Eddie Smallwood said: “We are looking forward to partnering with the Bindal traditional owners and NQ Dry Tropics … to provide local knowledge, education and cultural heritage advice, as well as strengthening the skills within our team of land and sea rangers.”
Originally published as Bowling Green Bay wetland gets a $2 million boost