Northern Catchments Network Inc. 4th Annual General Meeting Welcomes New Committee Members
Welcome to our new President - Simon Lawrence
Vice President - John Wrench
Treasurer - Carolyn Eaton
Secretary - Lisa Turner
Committee Member - Russel Denton
Committee Member - Steven Bell |  |
Northern Catchments of Brisbane, Qld, Australia
Northern Catchments Network Incorporated
" There was once a perfect corridor which seemed to go on forever. It was the perfect fauna bridge, extending in every direction but not made of stuff. The story of the great corridor was told and retold by its people by heart, and from the heart and spirit, rhythmic and true to the beat of the song sticks". Narrated by John Wrench, 2009, "Mountains to Mangroves - the Past 10 Years", Life Member, Northern Catchments Network Inc. The Northern Catchments Network comprises community groups with environmental conservation foci. We operate in the northern catchments of Brisbane that include Nundah / Downfall Creek, Cabbage Tree Creek, Nudgee Creek and Bald Hills Creek. The Network comprises passionate and dedicated individuals that have a great deal of local area knowledge, committed to making a difference on the ground. Many members contribute to the Network through - bush regeneration tasks
- collecting and propogating native seeds
- applying for grant funding
- bookkeeping
- developing this website
- performing administrative duties
- representing our Network at the Brisbane Catchments Network bi-monthly meetings and festivals
- presenting at and attending the monthly Northern Seminar Series.
- Initiating environmental conservation projects that can bridge into the arts and research
The options for creative input into the Network are unlimited. As a Catchment Network, we are able to achieve greater - Practical outcomes, like bush regeneration and riparian zone restoration
- Apply for and manage external funding for projects as an incorporated community organisation
- Engage in community and school group catchment environmental education programs
- Protection of our waterways and biodiversity through research and collaborative projects
- Facilitation of community partnerships and networks
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Community conservation groups and individuals participating or interested to become active in fauna and flora research or conservation, environmental education, water quality testing, indigenous perspectives in catchment care, or linking the arts with environment are warmly invited to collaborate efforts with the NCN Inc. As an incorporated not-for-profit organisation, we have successfully applied for government and non-government funding to advance numerous on-the-ground projects with the sole objective of improving the ecological and social values of our northern catchments of Brisbane. If you are not sure what it is you want to contribute to the NCN, please just talk to us - everyone has some skill or talent that can contribute to our community-based projects. Join through our Members / Subscription link at the bottom of the Get Involved page or simply click on the Become a Member link on the left! Alternatively, email the Creek Ranger on donna.edwards@brisbane.qld.gov.au | |
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103 years of history celebrated on National Tree Day 2011 at the Chermside Dip Reserve
NEWSFLASH!!
Over 80 volunteers joined the Northern Catchments Network, Brisbane City Council, Dera Sacha Sauda Community Group, Mountains to Mangroves and the Chermside and District Historic Society to celebrate 103 years of history at the old Cattle Dip site - 980 Gympie Road, Chermside.
Over 100 trees and shrubs were planted and Cr. Fiona King unveiled the new interpretive sign at the Cattle Dip. In addition to a sausage sizzle, a banquet of vegan food was provided by the Somerset Hills State School and the Dera Sacha Sauda community group.
We enjoyed live music with Simon Lawrence and interpretive walks with some of our most respected local history and environmental experts!
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Members of Dera Sacha Sauda engaged in bush regeneration at the Cattle Dip site
The Cattle Dip Site Project Leaping AheadThe Northern Catchments Network, in conjunction with the Brisbane City Council, Chermside and District Historic Society, Mountains to Mangroves and most recently, the Dera Sacha Sauda community group, are working together to breathe life back into an historic site at Chermside. The Cattle Dip was rediscovered in 2007 when bush regeneration work was commenced on site. Since this time, the NCN has successfully gained grant funds from Brisbane City Council to continue to restore native flora, to support the fauna corridor, from Mountains to Mangroves.
In just two sessions, NCN members, Brisbane City Council staff and the Dera Sacha Sauda members have removed approximately 24 cubic metres of mostly guinea grass and other weeds. On National Tree Day, 31st July 2011, an interpretative sign, to feature the historic significance of the site, will be unveiled by Cr. Fiona King and the NCN, and 100 more endemic plant species will be planted by the public on the day. For more information regarding work on the site, or the National Tree Day event, please call the Northern Catchments Creek Ranger on 0419 175 446 or email donna.edwards@brisbane.qld.gov.au | |
Enterococci Contamination Red Alert
The latest enterrococci monitoring results reveal alarmingly high levels of bacteria (Enterococci in CTC). Residents are warned to continue to stay out of their local creeks due to the high levels of contamination across the Brisbane region.
On the 10th of May 2011 the Courier Mail posted an interactive watchwatch link for the community access to the latest monitoring results in their local area.
See http://www.couriermail.com.au/interactives/waterwatch
On 17th of February 2011 the Courier Mail revealed that the Brisbane River was heavily contaminated with dangerous bacteria before the January floods but there were no public warnings because such pollution is not monitored.
Investigations are currently being conducted by the DERM to determine the sources of contamination.
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Adopt a Creek and Water Sub-Committees now in formation. If you would like more information about these exciting, hands-on projects, please contact the Northern Catchments Creek Ranger on 0419 175 446. Water quality testing has begun - all welcome to attend training and participate in this exciting data collection activity!
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