Wild river rangers
The Queensland Government has 20 Aboriginal rangers in Cape York Peninsula and the Gulf of Carpentaria working to protect and promote the world-class natural values of Queensland's wild rivers.
The wild river rangers program aims to maximise the benefits of wild rivers for local communities by encouraging the development of businesses based on services that assist the environment. Wild river rangers work with landholders, communities, and traditional owners to protect and promote the wild river systems in the Gulf and Cape.
The wild river rangers program is managed by the Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM) with funding provided by the Department of Employment, Economic Development and Industry. Staff from DERM directly assist the rangers to set up their businesses and undertake fieldwork.
For more information, please download the Wild river rangers flyer (PDF, 317K)* or visit the Wild river rangers website.
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Last updated: 10 June 2009