Case Study: De Moleyns Lagoon rehabilitation and monitoring project

Reef Catchments

Mackay Regional Council

Queensland Wetlands Program

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On-ground work

Queensland Wetlands Program (QWP) management case study

Australian and Queensland Governments

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Ongoing

Planning was undertaken to identify rehabilitation works required to improve the role of the wetland in improving water quality and biodiversity. The following rehabilitation works were identified: weed control and sediment removal; re-vegetation; water quality monitoring; and fire break management. Various methods have been used to reduce weed infestations such as: biological control; mechanical removal; and increased shading, slashing and spraying. Some areas that were slashed and sprayed have been re-vegetated with local native species sourced from the region.

This project enhanced biodiversity through weed control and re-vegetation.

Farmers learnt that wetlands play an important role in improving water quality captured from farms.

De Moleyns Lagoon rehabilitation and monitoring project