We are privileged to live in such a beautiful place
The World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef is on our doorstep.
Our flora and fauna are endangered, our rivers, seas and springs in peril and the Reef is under existential threat.
Our annual Torres Strait Pigeon count was on November 15th, 16th and 17th. Locations were Cannonvale Beach and the Lions Lookout at Shute Harbour. It’s fun and an important part of conservation monitoring. Find out more, including the results, by contacting our co-ordinator Vanessa: co-ordinator@whitsundayconservation.org.au
The last Green Drinks was on Tuesday 22nd Oct from 5.30 (for a 6.00pm start) to 7.00pm at the usual venue. Hear our guest speakers each month and have your say, perhaps stay for a meal. Didn’t get an invite? Sign up using the form below and join us for the next one.
Protect our Water Resources and Threatened Species from Mining. Read Petition (closed 9th Oct 2024) here
Hands Off Our National Parks. Read Petition (closed 2nd Sep 2024) here
“The war and cost of living must not be used as an excuse to let the 1.5°C goal slip out of reach” Conrod Hunte, the lead negotiator for the Alliance of Small Island States at the Bonn climate conference, tells the BBC. Read more here
The Climate Council Report – The Lost Years. The Federal Government has covered up poor performance with misleading claims, dubious accounting and censorship. Read the Report – it’s a shocker!
“That’s the definition of insanity” John Kerry, US Special Envoy on Climate Change talking two years ago at COP26 about the world spending trillions of dollars on subsidising fossil fuels – AND WE’RE STILL DOING IT!
Our Mission
To conserve and protect the unique, natural assets of the Whitsundays through advocacy, education and action.
SUSTAINABILITY
To promote the community benefits of sustainable ecosystems as a legacy for our region.
SCIENCE BASED RESEARCH
To promote science-based research to preserve the natural environment for public appreciation and enjoyment.
PROTECTION
To promote projects which protect native fauna and flora and their habitats and prevent the extinction of indigenous species.
ADVOCACY
To educate and lobby decision makers and individuals for greater awareness and better outcomes relating to the conservation of our region.
CONSERVATION
To facilitate access for people of all abilities to the natural environment for their appreciation, education and enjoyment.
GET INVOLVED
To foster an active involvement of the community to carry out the objects of our Association.