The Reef Guardian Council program, launched in 2007, is a voluntary partnership designed to address key threats to the Great Barrier Reef. This initiative, involving 19 local governments across a vast area of 300,000 square kilometres, plays a crucial role in safeguarding the reef, which was heritage-listed in 1981.
The program targets significant challenges such as water runoff, illegal fishing, climate change, and coral bleaching, all of which pose ongoing risks to the reef's delicate ecosystem. By collaborating with councils, the program aims to implement sustainable practices that help mitigate these threats.
Each participating council receives $920,000 in grants, which are allocated to various environmental projects tailored to the needs of their regions. Some councils have used these funds to install solar panels, contributing to renewable energy initiatives. In the Burdekin region, efforts have been focused on managing feral deer populations and controlling invasive pest weeds, which threaten local biodiversity.
The program's success is attributed to the commitment of these local governments to enact positive change. In October, the program's executive committee will convene in Brisbane to discuss ongoing and future initiatives.
Through this collaborative effort, the Reef Guardian Council program continues to be a vital force in the protection and preservation of the Great Barrier Reef.
Burdekin Shire Council use the Reef Guardian Council program funding to manage feral deer populations and control invasive pest weeds, which threaten local biodiversity. Photo supplied
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