DERM Link Issue 02
From the Director-General
The significance of DERM’s work in effectively managing the State’s long-term sustainability has been underlined with the recent release of a number of initiatives. The new waste management strategy, the Wenlock Wild River declaration, the Government’s vision for North Stradbroke Island and the South East Queensland Water Strategy represent major policy developments which, by working in partnership with our stakeholders and the community, will ensure Queensland is well placed to protect our natural environment. Read more...
SEQ Water Strategy provides blueprint for the future
The South East Queensland Water Strategy is the region’s 50 year blueprint to ensure a sustainable, efficient and secure water supply for the future. Read more...
The vision for North Stradbroke Island
The Queensland Government has committed to transitioning more than half the island to national park by 2011. By 2027, 80 per cent of the island will be national park—playing a vital part in the Queensland Government’s commitment to increase the area of national park to 7.5 per cent of the state by 2020. Read more...
New strategy to reform waste management
The Department of Environment and Resource Management is consulting on a new draft waste strategy which sets out to reform how the state manages one of its least understood but most significant environmental issues. Read more...
State Budget highlights
Ongoing protection for Queensland’s water resources, native vegetation and reducing our carbon footprint will remain high priorities for DERM as part of the Queensland Government’s strong environmental Budget. Read more...
Environmental controls in place for CSG projects
The Queensland Government has put a framework in place to protect the environment throughout the growth of the Liquefied Natural Gas industry and the associated extraction of coal seam gas (CSG). Read more...
State plantation licence and sale agreements
On 30 June 2010, Queensland’s forestry plantations business, Forestry Plantations Queensland Pty Ltd (FPQ Pty Ltd), was sold to Hancock Queensland Plantations Pty Ltd. Read more...
Queensland welcomes leading international climate change experts
The 2010 International Climate Change Adaptation Conference, co-hosted by the National Climate Change Research Adaptation Facility (NCCARF) and CSIRO Climate Adaptation Flagship, was held from 29 June–1 July at the Gold Coast. Read more...
Wenlock wild river declaration a major milestone
The recent declaration of the Wenlock Basin on Cape York Peninsula as a wild river area was a major milestone in the roll-out of the Queensland Government’s ground-breaking wild rivers program. Read more...
Winners announced in Premier’s ClimateSmart Sustainability Awards
The winners and finalists of the inaugural Premier’s ClimateSmart Sustainability Awards were announced at a dinner for more than 500 guests at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on Friday 4 June. Read more...
Ezygreen brings energy reduction benefits
EzyGreen is an exciting new energy reduction program making it easier for households to save energy, save on power bills and cut carbon emissions. It’s a simple, easy-to-use program that bundles free and discounted energy-saving appliances with GreenPower and solar power options. Read more...
DERM provides critical support for Shen Neng 1 grounding
When the Chinese coal carrier, Shen Neng 1, was grounded off the central Queensland coast in April, DERM played a key role in the national incident response to help contain the situation. Read more...
DERM offers help to fund water savings
Irrigation farmers in the Queensland Murray-Darling Basin catchments may be eligible for financial assistance to improve the efficiency of water use on their property. Read more...
Valuation reforms on track to ensure consistency and certainty
The Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM) is reforming the state’s valuation process to ensure a fair and consistent approach to align Queensland with other states and accommodate our growing population. Read more...
Discussion paper drives the way for electric cars
Queensland is determined to be prepared when electric vehicles arrive on the Australian market next year with the release of An Electric Vehicles Roadmap for Queensland public consultation paper. Read more...
Endangered wombats strengthened by more females
More girls have arrived at the newly established wombat site at the Richard Underwood Nature Refuge, near St George in South West Queensland. The three new female residents take the total population up to six—two males and four females. Read more...
DERM soil science leads wetlands recovery
An innovative acid sulfate soil program, developed by DERM, is responsible for the restoration of the East Trinity coastal wetlands reserve near Cairns. Read more...
Strong future for our national parks
Park plans provide the basis for management and direction of our national parks. Under review are some of our smallest national parks such as White Blow, at less than 2 ha, up to our larger parks, such as Byfield Area at 14 650 ha. Read more...
Statewide heritage survey
After three and half years, visiting more than 400 places, conducting approximately 20 community meetings and liaising with local councils, the Statewide Heritage Survey finished in far north Queensland on 30 June 2010. Read more...
Organisations opt to join online wetlands information capture
Natural resource managers and conservationists from across the state came together in April to learn about how they could contribute to knowledge about Queensland’s wetlands. Read more...
Water education and community engagement workshop
DERM recently staged a two-day water education and community engagement workshop (WECE) to explore Queensland’s changing urban water environment. Read more...
Win a brand new fuel-efficient car and help drive the future
Ecofund Queensland has partnered with brisbanetimes.com.au, Channel 9, 4BC Radio and Ford Australia to give one lucky Queenslander the chance to win a Ford Fiesta ECOnetic* – Australia's most fuel-efficient car†. Read more...
ClimateSmart Home Service—win a holiday to Couran Cove
Right now there’s more incentive than ever for Queensland households to ‘Get ClimateSmart’, thanks to an enticing new ClimateSmart Home Service competition. Read more...
Last updated 22 July 2010