Community Action Plan

Burnett Baffle Region

The Burnett Mary Community Action Plan (CAP) was collated by Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) through consultation with community groups, stakeholders and key partners including Traditional Owners and youth representatives.

The CAP identifies may assets and threats in the Region with impacts on the Great Barrier Reef and aims to develop strategies to address these threats to provide benefit to the marine and coastal environments.

 

 

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The Opportunity

BCCA will coordinate and guide implementation of the Community Action Plan (CAP) by working with motivated community groups and stakeholders within the Burnett Mary with a focus on the Burnett and Baffle catchments. This will be achieved by building on existing resources and partnerships for greatest leverage and impact. Community groups will be empowered to address ‘grassroot’ needs through well-targeted seed funding. BCCA will continue the community engagement processes and update plans overtime.

To view the Great Barrier Reef Community Action Plan – click here!!

Up to $75,000 for Community & Traditional Owner led projects are available for actions that align with the Burnett / Baffle Community Action Plan.
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On Ground Projects

Bundaberg 4WD - Driving in the Right Direction

This behaviour change campaign aims to enhance community knowledge and awareness of marine turtles and their cultural significance, increase community involvement in coastal and marine stewardship including youth, and reduce threats to marine turtles from impacts of 4WD behaviours on nesting beaches and marine debris working with Turtle Care Volunteers Queensland and Gidarjil Development Corporation at Wreck Rock.

Queensland Marine Turtle Network

The Queensland Marine Turtle Network (QMTN) was formed with a focus on fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Its primary objective is to bridge knowledge gaps, unify efforts, and create a cohesive platform for initiatives across Reef regions in Queensland. By working together, we can enhance turtle conservation efforts and avoid duplication, contributing to a brighter future for these species.

2023 Queensland Marine Turtle Network Forum – Highlight Video

River Nations Indigenous Corporation's 'Measuring woolkoom-bool (seagrass) communities on the Kolan-Baffle coast

This project will co-design and implement an on-ground seagrass mapping program. Through workshops and on-ground activities, JCU and other tertiary institutions will provide training, upskilling, capacity building and logistical support to help us map seagrass in the coastal Sea Country and identify areas suitable for ongoing monitoring to help protect seagrass.

Program News

Community Action Plan Forum

Community Action Plan Forum

Community Action Plan (CAP) leaders from across Queensland attended a 'Community Action Plan Forum' hosted by the Great Barrier Reef Foundation on Magnetic Island earlier this week with BCCA's Misty Neilson representing the Burnett Baffle region. The forum reflected...

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Queensland Marine Turtle Network Forum

Queensland Marine Turtle Network Forum

During the development of the Burnett Baffle Community Action Plan (CAP), marine turtle groups identified the significant value of forming a Queensland Marine Turtle Network (QMTN) to address key barriers to knowledge exchange, support understanding around priorities...

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Accelerated Grants – Open Now!

Accelerated Grants – Open Now!

The Great Barrier Reef are delighted to announce the Accelerator Grants: Community Climate Action for the Reef has been launched. The goal of this grant round is to accelerate community climate action for the Reef, championed by Traditional Owners, community...

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CAP Revision Completed – Feedback Open

CAP Revision Completed – Feedback Open

The final Community Action Plan (CAP) revision has been completed and is open for feedback for this week only in time for the opening of the next round of community project funding. Click the link below to review the DRAFT Community Action Plan. Key Dates: 19th - 23rd...

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Community Action Plan ENewsletter – November 2022

Community Action Plan ENewsletter – November 2022

The latest issue of the Community Action Plan eNewsletter is available for download here!! In this issue find out more about: - The CAP revision progress - Queensland Marine Turtle Network - ReefBlitz 2023 - Australia joins International Mangrove Alliance for Climate...

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COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN REVISION

COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN REVISION

To read the latest Community Action Plan update and find out about the two (2) community led projects which have received funds from GBRF to implement Community Action Plan Projects - click here!! To view some of the most recent informal feedback and have your voice...

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Program Sponsors

This project was supported by the following partners and investors.
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Burnett Marty Regional Group

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