Protecting Urban Waterways, Bushland & Wildlife
Bulimba Creek is part of Queensland’s Koala Coast and flows into the Ramsar listed Moreton Bay. The catchment is threatened by housing development, roads, powerlines and railways. Yet it still remains home to around 400 species of animals and over 1000 plant species.
The Bulimba Creek Catchment Environment Fund was established to accept tax-deductible donations in support of a community-driven commitment to deliver critical environmental outcomes through socially and ethically sensitive programs.
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Your donation can help fund a range of community environmental programs and rehabilitation projects such as:
Your donation can help fund a range of environmental, citizen science, habitat and wildlife projects.
- Free native plants to schools, community groups and bushcare supporters.
- School support starting greening projects, citizen science, awareness presentations.
- Group resourcing with mapping, air photos, project plans, landscaping plans, materials.
- Community workshops on a range of ecological and sustainability subjects.
- Small scale habitat & landscaping to create pollinator and wildlife links across the city.
- Community group support helping out our valued community groups.
- Citizen Science: Involving people in designing and innovating in ecology and wildlife issues.
2023-2024 Environment Fund donation highlights:
In the 2023-2024 financial year, the Environment Fund played a pivotal role in supporting diverse environmental initiatives and fostering community engagement. Here are some key highlights:
Research and Monitoring:
- Conducted four seasonal bird surveys at Gibson Island, Oxbow, and Murarrie Wetlands in collaboration with Birdlife SEQ, contributing to educational efforts and habitat conservation.
- Implemented monthly water sampling initiatives for ongoing environmental education and monitoring.
- Supported the Glider Boxes project by Boonah Landcare, including a significant donation towards enhancing glider habitats at Mt Barney.
- Approved materials for the Native Orchard Project in March 2024, facilitating the creation of a new display at the B4C sustainability centre.
Community Education:
- Organised engaging guest speaker events focused on environmental education, enriching community knowledge and involvement.
Green Edge Program:
- Implemented the Yamarha Creek Action Plan, focusing on weed control, track maintenance
- Continued conservation efforts at Mt Elliot and other B4C Nature Refuges, including weed control, habitat creation trials using Habitec
Schools Program:
- Enhanced wildlife corridors and promoted greening initiatives at Whites Hill College, actively involving students in conservation efforts.
Group Support:
- Directly supported Intrepid Landcare’s events and initiatives, fostering community involvement in environmental stewardship.
- Facilitated yearly excursions and subsidized trips to Southern Gulf for Landcare Mt Isa/Gregory.
- Sponsored the Brisbane Catchment Network’s Project Officer for two years, contributing to regional environmental initiatives.
- Supported Carneys Creek, Maroon, and Woodhill Rural Fire Brigades
Bushcare Support:
- Supported habitat enhancement efforts at Yimbun – Conondale through the provision of plants, materials, and site preparation for bushcare initiatives.
Industrial Landcare:
- Undertook weed control and revegetation maintenance at Gibson Island, contributing to the site’s ecological restoration.
- Ensured maintenance of the iconic Oxbow site to sustain access and preserve its environmental significance.
Previous years projects have included:
- Creation of a Squirrel Glider Corridor at Whites Hill College.
- Donation of plants and materials for on-ground works at schools and catchment groups.
- Participation in Brisbane Catchments Network Clean Up Australia Day.
- Funding for water analysis research at QUT.
- Support for Pollinator Link trademark registration and initiatives.
- Water quality testing and sedimentation report for Black Swan Lake, Gold Coast.
- Glider habitat enhancement project at Bill Hewitt Reserve, Camp Hill.
- Moth Vine removal at Yamahra Creek, Mt Barney.
- Rehabilitation efforts at Gibson Island.
- Educational guest speakers.
- Commissioning Birdlife Australia for bird surveys at Aquarium Passage, Doboy Wetlands, and Bulimba Creek.
- Deployment of solar Acoustic Boxes at Mt Barney for ongoing fauna research.
- Monitoring of nesting habitats and wildlife activity through photo documentation.
- Hosting a major open day during the World Science Festival.
- Supporting Nature Refuges at Yamahra Creek and Mt Elliot with excursions, habitat creation trials, and weed control efforts.
- Supporting food gardens at Bourketown and Upper Mt Gravatt State School.
- Fully sponsoring the Yimbun-Conondale Bushcare Group.
- Providing aid to Bushcare, Land for Wildlife, and other community groups.
