
BIEPA History
Timeline of achievements
2008
Acid sulphate pollution
Highlighted acid sulphate pollution from construction activity on Bongaree waterfront, resulting in fines for the developer.
2008
Tree & Vegetation Protection
Started lobbying MBRC for a Tree & Vegetation Protection and Management Policy specific to Bribie Island.
2008
Woorim Erosion Reference Group
Invited to be a community representative on the Woorim Erosion Reference Group (WERG) resulting from BIEPA’s participation in the Woorim Beach Shoreline Erosion Management Plan (WBSEMP) endorsed by Council in 2007.
2008-2013
Recording dunes destruction
Monitored and recorded lowering of Woorim Dunes and removal of trees and vegetation for sea views and warned authorities of negative impacts.

2009
Desalination plant
Lobbied for the abandonment of a proposal to build a desalination plant on Bribie Island.
2009-2013
Water Monitoring
Collected and logged Water Monitoring data.
2010-2013
FFF Dune Protection innovation
A BIEPA member developed the innovative design of the Foreshore Flexisafe Fencing (FFF) system under the Woorim Beach Dune Stabilisation Project, managed by Friends of Woorim. It has resulted in valuable sand accretion since then. Members also propagated and planted endemic dune plants. BIEPA presented on this system at National and State Conferences.
2010
Climate Action Plan
Contributed to SEQ Catchment’s “Climate Proofing Bribie Island – Climate Adaptation Action Plan”.
2011
Wild Laws Conference
Presented at Australia's third Wild Laws conference.
2011
Butterfly habitat at school
Together with Birdwing Butterfly expert, Ray Seddon, and Banksia Beach State School students, BIEPA planted butterfly attracting vines in school grounds.

2012
Rotary Markets stall
Reopened our stall at the monthly Rotary Market in Bongaree.

2012
Picnic rubbish warnings
Jointly with MBRC, BIEPA fitted plaques to public picnic tables to stress impact of discarding rubbish.