Published Wednesday, 27 February, 2008 at 01:49 PM
Minister for Sustainability, Climate Change and Innovation
The Honourable Andrew McNamara
Corrected Statement: State Government funds the Queensland Conservation Council
Corrected Statement:
The Queensland Conservation Council will receive $577 500 in funding from the State Government to continue its environmental protection work across Queensland.
Minister for Sustainability, Climate Change and Innovation, Andrew McNamara said the conservation council was Queensland’s leading non-government environment and conservation group.
“The funding will ensure the conservation council remains a strong and viable organisation,” Mr McNamara said.
“As the voice for more than 400,000 Queenslanders interested in our environmental future, the funding will allow the council to continue to be a key advocate for environment and conservation issues.
“This funding allows the council to develop strategic alliances with government, industry and the community to achieve practical outcomes for our environment.
“Members of the QCC contribute their time and expertise to protecting Queensland’s natural environment, and the Queensland Government is pleased to support them in their endeavours.”
Mr McNamara said funding the conservation council was important because it played a role in increasing awareness of environmental issues in Queensland.
“The council provides valuable education campaigns that have a positive impact on people’s attitudes and behaviour towards the environment,” he said.
“The climate change awareness, liveable communities and save our bush campaigns are examples of the successful education initiatives run by the council.”
Funding for the program will be administered through the Environmental Protection Agency’s Conservation Organisations Funding Program.
Media contact: Peter McCarthy 3336 8004
The Queensland Conservation Council will receive $577 500 in funding from the State Government to continue its environmental protection work across Queensland.
Minister for Sustainability, Climate Change and Innovation, Andrew McNamara said the conservation council was Queensland’s leading non-government environment and conservation group.
“The funding will ensure the conservation council remains a strong and viable organisation,” Mr McNamara said.
“As the voice for more than 400,000 Queenslanders interested in our environmental future, the funding will allow the council to continue to be a key advocate for environment and conservation issues.
“This funding allows the council to develop strategic alliances with government, industry and the community to achieve practical outcomes for our environment.
“Members of the QCC contribute their time and expertise to protecting Queensland’s natural environment, and the Queensland Government is pleased to support them in their endeavours.”
Mr McNamara said funding the conservation council was important because it played a role in increasing awareness of environmental issues in Queensland.
“The council provides valuable education campaigns that have a positive impact on people’s attitudes and behaviour towards the environment,” he said.
“The climate change awareness, liveable communities and save our bush campaigns are examples of the successful education initiatives run by the council.”
Funding for the program will be administered through the Environmental Protection Agency’s Conservation Organisations Funding Program.
Media contact: Peter McCarthy 3336 8004