Why Riparian Vegetation is Vital for Healthy Streams

Picture of riparian vegetation planted as part of Upper Tingalpa Creekcare

Protecting streambanks, boosting biodiversity, and building climate resilience Riparian vegetation is the plants that grow along the edges of rivers, creeks, and streams. These can include trees, shrubs, grasses, and even water-loving plants that grow partly in the water. According to the Australian River Restoration Centre, 10 metres of riparian vegetation is…

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Significant Progress in Urban River Conservation: Visit by Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek

Picture of Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek planting a tree with members of community including representatives from local catchment group Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee.

Thank you to the Honourable Tanya Plibersek, Minister for the Environment and Water, who recently visited Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee bush restoration project on Constellation Way, Wynnum (part of Bayside Catchment). Minister Plibersek emphasised the critical role of bushcare groups in ecosystem restoration and community building and commended the restoration efforts at Constellation Way Nature Reserve.

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