Waterways and wetlands
Waterways and wetlands are our rivers, canals, lakes and water bodies.
Waterways and wetlands are our rivers, canals, lakes and water bodies.
The Sunshine Coast features many natural waterways and wetlands, as well as man-made channels, canals and lakes.
Our region has catchments of five major waterways: the Maroochy and Mooloolah Rivers, the upper Mary and Stanley Rivers and the Pumicestone Passage. They support a wide range of habitats, including:
Waterways and wetlands provide homes for our aquatic animals, for example, fish, crustaceans, shellfish, water birds, frogs, turtles and aquatic mammals. Our habitats provide for 8 plants and 23 animals that are rare and threatened aquatic species.
They also support streamside - riparian areas. Riparian areas are important as they filter pollutants. Their vegetation also helps to reduce erosion and give shade for water-based habitats.
Waterways and wetlands are great for swimming, boating and fishing. Residents and visitors can also enjoy walking or cycling on foreshores.
Waterways and wetlands are healthy, resilient to change and valued by the community.
Outcome
Waterways and wetlands are healthy, resilient to change and valued by the community.
Resources
Download or read more about our waterways and wetlands initiatives
Counci has released the Environment and Liveability Strategy Annual Report.
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A purpose-built erosion and sediment control training facility and education program.
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Council’s ‘Living on the Sunshine Coast’ survey investigates.
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Adaptation and resilience is our community’s ability to respond and adapt to a changing climate.
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