This Clean Up Australia Day, the North Queensland Conservation Council was proud to be part of two incredible clean-up efforts that brought together community members of all ages to tackle waste pollution in our local environment. Special thanks to Linda, Bernadette, Felicity, Chris, Adam, Luke, Jenny, Mike, Naomi (and kids Ellie and August), Andy, and Luna for representing NQCC!

We live in one of the most beautiful locations in the world with the iconic Great Barrier Reef Marine Park right on our doorstep, along with many other fragile ecosystems that provide shelter and food for marine animals including many endangered species. Unfortunately these ecosystems and marine animals are under threat not only from the effects of climate change but also from marine debris.