Regional Summary

The 2011 Report Card Results are more positive than expected considering the magnitude of flooding events across South East Queensland in January.  Some freshwater streams and estuaries improved in grade, reflecting the positive influence of high water flows.  However, Moreton Bay experienced the full force of the flood, which moved a significant amount of sediment and nutrients from the catchments out into the bay.  This highlights the need to prepare our catchments for rainfall events by managing erosion, rehabilitating riparian (riverbank) areas, stabilising creek channels, investing in good agricultural practices and sustainably managing urban water.

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