DERM Link Issue 8 December 2011
From the Director-General, Jim Reeves
Welcome to the last edition of DERM Link for 2011.
It’s now been almost 12 months since that exceptional month of natural disasters.
The rainfall, floods and cyclones affected virtually the entire state and many of our natural assets, ecosystems and species were dramatically impacted. Read more.
Queensland's first biodiversity strategy released
Queensland's first blueprint to protect our unique ecosystems and diverse wildlife in the face of new environmental challenges has been released. Read more.
Gladstone air complies with current standards
One of Australia's most comprehensive air quality monitoring programs has confirmed Gladstone's air quality complies with current standards and guidelines. Read more.
Strategic cropping land legislation passed
The Queensland Government recently became the first government in Australia to introduce a Bill to Parliament that will protect strategic cropping land (SCL). Read more.
Report illegal dumping and littering online
Members of the public can now take action and report littering and illegal dumping involving a vehicle. Read more.
Queensland's waste reforms commence
The Queensland Government’s new waste reforms commenced 1 December 2011 as part of a 10-year plan to halve the amount of waste going to landfill by 2020. Read more.
ClimateSmart program reaches new milestone
A record 300,000 Queensland households have now received the ClimateSmart Home Service, making it Australia’s largest in-home energy reduction program. Read more.
New idea more than hot air
Delafield, a local Queensland company, is set to develop the world’s most efficient and advanced commercial steam generator thanks to $200,000 in start-up funding assistance from the Queensland Government. Read more.
2012 Premier's ClimateSmart Awards now open
Queenslanders are invited to nominate their energy, water and waste saving projects for the 2012 Premiers ClimateSmart Sustainability Awards, which showcase the work of Queenslanders achieving excellence in sustainable practices. Read more.
Environmental recovery makes strong progress in 2011
2011 has been a year of disaster recovery activity and achievement with a raft of projects rolled out across the state following last summer’s devastating floods and cyclones. Read more.
Electric vehicle plans charging into the fast lane
Queensland is in the driver’s seat when it comes to electric vehicles following the release of Driving Change: Queensland’s Electric Vehicle Policy. Read more.
Junior Wild River rangers launch
The children of Pormpuraaw State School sang, clapped and danced with joy at the recent launch of the Junior Wild River Rangers program. Read more.
Myrtle Rust - Come clean, go clean
As the months get warmer, visitors to protected areas such as national parks need to be on the lookout for myrtle rust, know what to do if they come across it and how to reduce its spread. Read more.
QHC celebrates Gympie's heritage
In recognition of the town’s contribution to the State’s heritage values, the Queensland Heritage Council (QHC) held its final meeting for the year in Gympie on 2 December. Read more.
Last updated 13 December 2011