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Bribie Island environment.
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As a not-for-profit organisation we welcome donations or legacies however large or small.
We have much work to do!
EVENTS →
Recent and upcoming environment-related events. Check this page to keep up with what is cominng up and how past events have gone.
MEETINGS →
Monthly General Meetings Jan-Nov, on the 4th Monday at 7pm in the ANZAC Room, Bribie Island RSL, 99 Toorbul Street, Bongaree.
Projects
BIEPA is a self funded community volunteer group engaged in a wide range of activities that promote Bribie Island and the Pumicestone Passage Catchment as a Sanctuary where fauna and flora are protected under International conservation treaties signed by the Australian Federal Government {the UN Ramsar Convention on Wetlands; the UN Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species (birds and marine turtles) and the UN Single Species Action Plan for the Loggerhead Turtle in the South Pacific Ocean} and National Parks and Moreton Bay Marine Park status.
CANE TOAD CHALLENGE
BIEPA is an active participant in the Cane Toad Challenge Project, launched by Prof. Rob Capon of the University of QLD and which is ruled by a strict code of ethics relating to humane treatment of the toads.
FORESHORE EROSION
The Project demonstrated that growing beaches by planting on dunes and protecting them from pedestrian traffic is the most cost-effective and successful foreshore management practice in erosion prevention.
MARINE DEBRIS
The project helps to maintain a healthy waterway in Pumicestone Passage, which is protected under the Ramsar International Agreement signed by the Australian government.
NEW SUSTAINABLE TOURISM MODEL
As part of its longer-term vision, BIEPA is pursuing the concept of a vibrant “Discovery Centre” to inform residents, school students and visitors about Bribie’s environment and how it can be enjoyed while protecting its fragile eco-system.
OCEAN BEACH PROTECTION
BIEPA has been lobbying for at least a considerable permanent reduction in the number of permits issued and for better observance by drivers of the rules set out with the permits, together with education on the damage unlimited use of the beach as a highway is doing to its fragile, and internationally protected, eco-system.
TREE AND VEGETATION PROTECTION
The Vegetation Sub-Committee aims to increase public awareness of the importance of the range and diversity of our natural vegetation types. It was formed because of the alarm we all felt over the lack of legislation to protect our natural assets.
TURTLE MONITORING
Throughout the year, turtle monitors respond to calls from the public concerning stranded, sick or dead turtles. If the turtle is still alive, they arrange for its transport to the Wildlife Hospital. Data on all the incidents attended is reported to the Marine Strandings office at QPWS.
WATER MONITORING
BIEPA has a team of trained citizen scientists that regularly monitor the condition of our local freshwater catchments and marine waterways including the southern end of Pumicestone Passage, testing water quality and entering the information in a dedicated data base.
Quicklinks to Current Important Information
Rescue Hotline:
0478 901 801
Formerly Bribie & District Wildlife Rescue
Rotary markets in Brennan Park, near Bongaree Jetty
Second Sunday each month.
Wildlife and General Contacts
Click to bring up the current list.
UPDATE
Convergence Conference 2021
Next Meeting
22nd of February, 2021
Topic: Waste Management
Speaker: Renee Currenti, Environmental Consultant
MBRC Waste Management
Renee will be telling us of some of the work and challenges of MBRC Waste Management. One of their latest challenges during the Covid crisis has been the massive increase in waste that they have to dispose of.
Click on the poster to the right to read and download the full version.
Recent Posts
Pumicestone Catchment Convergence 2021, 16 – 18 February 2021
The Pumicestone Catchment Convergence 2021: Insights for a healthy future, is an exciting...
Latest News
Drama at Woorim Beach
At 5:00 this morning (10th February) when Bribie island’s turtle trackers entered the beach, for...
Featured Article
Contested spaces: saving nature when our beaches have gone to the dogs
https://theconversation.com/contested-spaces-saving-nature-when-our-beaches-have-gone-to-the-dogs-72...
Emergency Wildlife and General Contacts
Wildlife Rescue Queensland: 0478 901 801
Aust Zoo Wildlife Hospital: 1300 369 652
Turtles: Diane: 0438 111 163;
Ann: 07 3410 1771
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS): marine strandings: 1300 130 372
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) Rangers: Bribie Island: 07 3408 8451
Wildlife Hotline: RSPCA: 1300 ANI MAL
Snakes: Qld Wildlife Solutions, Geoff: 0414 962 688
(Fee charged)
Bat Rescue Hotline – 24 hours: 0488 228 134
Dept Agric, Fisheries, Forestry (DAFF) Fishwatch Service for reports on marine plant damage (eg. mangroves)
(24 hour hotline):1800 017 116
Pelican & Seabird Rescue (Brisbane):
24 hour hotline: 0404 118 301
http://birdrescue.com.au
Twinnies Pelican & Animal Rescue (Sunshine Coast)
Tel: 07 5439 9995 Mob: 0421 476 561
Moreton Bay Regional Counsel (MBRC) Requests: (Ask for Reference #) Ph: 07 3205 0555
Wallam Action Group Phone: 07 3410 0088
Asbestos www.mesotheliomahub.com
Postal Address
P.O. Box 350
Bribie Island, Qld, 4507, Australia
Phone
07 3410 0757
Contact Form
Bribie Island Environmental Protection Association Inc
BIEPA is an active group of people, from many different trades and professions and of various political persuasions, who have at least one thing in common – they care for the environment of Bribie Island and the surrounding area.
Direct Bank Deposit Details for Tax Deductible Donations:
BIEPA Inc Public Environment Fund, Bank of Queensland
BSB Number: 124 390
Account Number: 22671143
Direct Bank Deposit Details for other payments:
Bank of Queensland, BIEPA General Account
BSB: 124 390
Account no: 22657983, with your surname as the reference.