Alluvial Gully Remediation in the Upper Burdekin Catchment (Old ID 27857)
Role
Chief Investigator
Description
In catchments draining to the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, northeast Queensland, Australia, excess sediment derived from gully erosion is contributing to poor coastal water quality. Remediating and preventing further degradation of these landscapes is a major focus of investment toward improving coastal water quality. This project will monitor and evaluate the effect of several alluvial gully remediation measures on improving water quality in the Upper Burdekin catchment. The project will provide valuable new data, knowledge and understanding of the effectiveness of these remediation approaches for landholders interested in protecting and enhancing forage productivity, and for the organisations investing in activities to reduce sediment and nutrient loads delivered to the Great Barrier Reef.
Date
14 Nov 2022 - 15 Jun 2026
Project Type
CONTRACT_RESEARCH
Keywords
Soil erosion;Environmental management;Water quality;Great Barrier Reef;Savanna;Runoff
Funding Body
Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
Amount
702174.85
Project Team
Zoe Bainbridge;Luke Buono;Stephen Lewis;Scott Smithers