Community Action Plan
Burnett Baffle RegionThe 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.
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
GREAT BARRIER REEF FOUNDATION COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN – CALL FOR WORKSHOP NEEDS
IMPROVING SKILLS & CAPACITY There is currently funding available for BCCA to assist community groups and organisations to improve their skills and build internal capacity. Does your organisation or community group have skills and capacity needs? Is your...
Community Action Plan eNewsletter – OUT NOW!
Have a read of the very first newsletter for the Burnett Mary Community Action Plan - click here!
Program Sponsors
This project was supported by the following partners and investors.
