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On Monday 17 March, we held the first of our 8 “Tread Lightly” events supported by a QLD Government Engaging Science Grant.

Ospreys are also known as the river hawk, fish hawk, or sea hawk, typically living as long as 15 to 20 years.

This report notes increases in water temperatures, decreases in dissolved oxygen and decreases in turbidity in the Noosa Catchment in 2024.

At NICA's boat launch members of NICA celebrated the much-anticipated new boat 'Osprey', it has enhanced safety features and stability for volunteers.

Despite the the looming threat of Tropical Cyclone Alfred which delivered windy and showery weather, our fearless volunteers collectively filled an estimated 50 bags of rubbish. Additionally, heavy and bulky items such as mattresses, wooden pallets, kayaks, bicycles and car tyres were found and hauled out. 

This summer local conservation volunteers with NICA will clean up and start repair of 3 degraded sections of the Estuary foreshore in Tewantin.

Noosa Bush Beach and Creek Care have been carrying out rehabilitation works for 18 years in various ecosystems. NBBCC work every Thursday morning, you are welcome to join us.

NICA has continued its water testing program, testing at thirty river, lake, and creek sites along the Noosa River catchment from below Lake Weyba up to the Upper Noosa River, on a regular monthly basis.

NICA's 4 walks as part of the Sunshine Coast Wildflower Festival, 19 August - 3 September 2023 were a great success.

Bookings for NICA’s free, guided walks for the 2023 Sunshine Coast Wildflower Festival have been fast and furious, but there are still limited places available to book.