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Bribie Island National Park

Environment

Environment

Our mission is to monitor and improve the natural environment of Bribie Island, including its surrounding waters.

Goals

  • Clear marine debris and other litter from around the island.

  • Reduce the impact of invasive species such as cane toads and common mynas.

  • Secure better management of feral animals in the National Park.

  • Restore physical habitat such as oyster reefs.

  • Provide research-grade data on water quality in Pumicestone Passage.

Volunteers

Have a look at the projects currently being coordinated by members of this team and see if there are any things you'd like to help with.

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Projects

Team members are running these projects to reach the team's goals — anyone can be a helper on activities.

Invasives: Myna Education
<p class="font_8">We’re working to reduce the impact of Common (Indian) Mynas* (Acridotheres tristis) on Bribie Island through public education, community action, and humane control methods. This project brings together concerned residents, local volunteers, and wildlife advocates under the guidance of recognised experts to build awareness and take practical steps to protect our native species.&nbsp;</p> <p class="font_8"><br></p> <p class="font_8">Join the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/306634775654922"><u><strong>Bribie Island/Yarun Indian Myna Education Facebook Group</strong></u></a> to learn more about controlling this destructive invader!</p> <p class="font_8"><br></p> <p class="font_9">*The Common (Indian) Myna <strong>must not be confused</strong> with the Australian native honeyeater, the Noisy Miner <em>Manorina melanocephala </em>( see photo gallery for ID resources)</p>
Marine Debris Clean-ups
<p class="font_8">We're cleaning up rubbish that collects along the coastline of Bribie Island and surrounding areas, submitting data on what we collect to Tangaroa Blue to inform decisions on how best to reduce marine debris.</p>
Toad Busters
<p class="font_8">We aim to reduce the number of cane toads (Rhinella marina) on Bribie Island.</p>
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