Published Thursday, 28 June, 2007 at 12:37 PM
Minister for Environment and Multiculturalism
The Honourable Lindy Nelson-Carr
Cheque of approval for Brisbane environment groups
Eight Brisbane-based conservation groups are sharing in a total of $1 million funding over four years from the Environmental Protection Agency.
Environment Minister Lindy Nelson-Carr today acknowledged the valuable contribution the groups made to local and regional conservation and rehabilitation.
“These eight bodies together have received $108,000 under the Queensland Government’s Conservation Grants program to assist in their valuable conservation work,” Ms Nelson-Carr said.
The recipients include:
• The Queensland Conservation Council ($15,000)
• Australian Rainforest Conservation Society ($15,000)
• The Environmental Defenders Office of Queensland ($13,000)
• Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland ($15,000)
• Australian Marine Conservation Society ($15,000)
• National Parks Association of Queensland ($5,000)
• Brisbane Regional Environmental Council ($15,000)
• The Wilderness Society of Queensland ($15,000)
“They are among 17 conservation groups state wide that have shared in $250,000 funding each year for four years,” Ms Nelson-Carr said.
“The dedicated people in these organisations contribute their time and expertise to raising community awareness about key green issue.
“They undertake key conservation work on the ground, work with government, and campaign to help protect Queensland’s valuable natural environment.”
Ms Nelson-Carr said the work of these groups would help the government sustain a broader environmental protection program.
“EPA funding supports these groups’ community involvement and education campaigns to change human attitudes and behaviour towards the environment.
“The Beattie Government is pleased to help these groups with their important work, protecting our natural and cultural heritage and ensuring a cleaner and more sustainable environment for all of us.”
Ms Nelson-Carr said other successful recipients of grants included regional bodies from the Gold Coast, Darling Downs, central Queensland, north Queensland and Wide Bay.
“These organisations are involved in a range of environmental disciplines including marine, coastal and waterway issues, wildlife and fauna conservation, and environmental law and planning.”
Media contact: Lisa Gilby 3336 8002
Environment Minister Lindy Nelson-Carr today acknowledged the valuable contribution the groups made to local and regional conservation and rehabilitation.
“These eight bodies together have received $108,000 under the Queensland Government’s Conservation Grants program to assist in their valuable conservation work,” Ms Nelson-Carr said.
The recipients include:
• The Queensland Conservation Council ($15,000)
• Australian Rainforest Conservation Society ($15,000)
• The Environmental Defenders Office of Queensland ($13,000)
• Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland ($15,000)
• Australian Marine Conservation Society ($15,000)
• National Parks Association of Queensland ($5,000)
• Brisbane Regional Environmental Council ($15,000)
• The Wilderness Society of Queensland ($15,000)
“They are among 17 conservation groups state wide that have shared in $250,000 funding each year for four years,” Ms Nelson-Carr said.
“The dedicated people in these organisations contribute their time and expertise to raising community awareness about key green issue.
“They undertake key conservation work on the ground, work with government, and campaign to help protect Queensland’s valuable natural environment.”
Ms Nelson-Carr said the work of these groups would help the government sustain a broader environmental protection program.
“EPA funding supports these groups’ community involvement and education campaigns to change human attitudes and behaviour towards the environment.
“The Beattie Government is pleased to help these groups with their important work, protecting our natural and cultural heritage and ensuring a cleaner and more sustainable environment for all of us.”
Ms Nelson-Carr said other successful recipients of grants included regional bodies from the Gold Coast, Darling Downs, central Queensland, north Queensland and Wide Bay.
“These organisations are involved in a range of environmental disciplines including marine, coastal and waterway issues, wildlife and fauna conservation, and environmental law and planning.”
Media contact: Lisa Gilby 3336 8002