Southern Gulf Catchments NRM region
2007
Find out about natural resource management projects funded in part by the Queensland Government.
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Featured projects in the Southern Gulf Catchments NRM region.
I thought I saw-a-fish
The weird and wonderful world of our aquatic environment is best captured by the sawfish. Described as a cross between a shark and a ray, sawfish are immediately identifiable by their extended bill (rostrum) which is armed with between 17-30 pointed teeth on either side.Read more
Walker-Warianna Creek Prickly Acacia Eradication
Property managers have been committed to eradicating Prickly Acacia and other woody weeds for decades. After a combined effort of planning and action... the results are amazing.Read more
Equip yourself with a property management plan!
A property management plan (PMP) is a tool used by the land managers to document property resources and management practices and to design property development. The purpose of a Property Management Plan can be summarised by three main points. Read more...
Ensuring preservation of cultural sites
Kalkadoon Tribal Council (KTC), along with Southern Gulf Catchments (SGC), is funding a $60 000 project to ensure the conservation and management of key cultural tourism sites around Mount Isa ... read more
Deal on landcare
Carpentaria Land Council and Southern Gulf Catchments (SGC) signed a historic agreement last month, which will assist in the management of land and sea with the Gangalidda, Garawa, Waanyi, Lardil, Yangkaal, Kaiadilt, Gkuthaarn, Kukatj, and Kurtijar peoples of the southern Gulf of Carpentaria ... more
Twinning regions look over the horizon
Southern Gulf Catchments (SGC) has formed another partnership with an NRM group, supported by the Brisbane based International River Foundation, to benefit the Gregory River Catchment. SGC has been working with Bulimba Creek Catchment Committee Inc (B4C) in urban Brisbane to overcome a perceived city–country divide by learning from one another and sharing knowledge and techniques in dealing with environmental, NRM and cultural skills...more
Reaping the rewards of hard work
Despite being held the same day as the Federal election the Southern Gulf Catchments Ltd (SGC) annual general meeting had a great turn out with representatives from local, state and federal government attending to learn more about the organization, the vast array of projects SGC has in the region and to meet the staff members and board...more
2008
Coordinated fire management in the Greater Mount Isa area
Dr Leasie Felderhof of Firescape Science is helping Southern Gulf Catchments (SGC) develop a detailed project proposal for addressing fire management issues in the Greater Mt Isa region ... more
Locals complete weed control certificate
Mount Isa is strategically located on the rim of the Georgina and Leichhardt River catchments in the control of many weeds of national significance.
By being proactive, our community can play a key role in the campaign to prevent the spread of weeds such as bellyache bush, parkinsonia, parthenium, mesquite, and rubber vine to name only a few ... more
SGC helps Arilla Paper turn waste into art
As a way to aid the local community and to help reduce paper waste within their office, Southern Gulf Catchments (SGC) is now taking their used paper products to Arilla Paper so it may be turned into paper or handmade works of art by local Indigenous women ... more
Blueprint for the Bush Pest Offensive funding update
Southern Gulf Catchments (SGC) has been very pleased with the outcomes flowing from the Blueprint for the Bush Pest Offensive funding... more
Southern Gulf Catchments goes native
Southern Gulf Catchments (SGC) is demonstrating an easy step businesses can take to help reduce their carbon footprint. SGC has transformed their front yard into a native garden and has reduced paper waste from their office and a local grocery store to do it... more
Rangers enter new phase of operations
Southern Gulf Catchments (SGC) is proud to support the work of land and sea rangers based on Mornington Island. The rangers are entering a new phase in their operations with training, secondments and project work taking the rangers into a new era of natural and cultural resource management...more
Safe haven for Julia Creek dunnart
A fence to protect the endangered Julia Creek dunnart now encircles a 273 hectare reserve at Julia Creek aerodrome, keeping out cats and foxes that might eat the tiny marsupials...more
Fish on the move
The Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries (DPI&F) in conjunction with Southern Gulf Catchments and Burke Shire Council have completed three Fish Passage projects on the lower reaches of the Nicholson and Gregory Rivers...more
Drop off points making Dumping waste Ezy
With tourism a growing and important part of the economic development in Burke Shire and a significant proportion of the tourists being self funded retirees in caravans and mobile homes who stay in the region for long periods. Methods to manage impacts are required...more
2009
Taking information to the community
Southern Gulf Catchments (SCG) Road Show will be visiting towns in the region during the 9 to14 March 2009...more
Members of the Southern Gulf Catchments approve a new Chairperson
At the Annual General Meeting held in Mount Isa on 14 March Southern Gulf members approved the appointment of Alison Bohannan as the incoming Chair. Alison replaced Paul Warren who had served for four years...more
New chairperson for Southern Gulf Catchments regional body
A new chairperson was recently announced for the regional NRM body, Southern Gulf Catchments...more
SGC completes successful traditional owner workshop
Southern Gulf Catchments (SGC) have completed a traditional owner workshop which included sessions on women's business, stone tool making, caring for country and cultural tourism....more
Last updated 31 July 2009