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Watergum

Watergum Community Inc. Our Mission
We help people gain skills, knowledge and a better understanding of the environment.

Watergum is the umbrella environmental organisation on the Gold Coast, our aim is to bring all of the environmental groups together, along with the community to create a network and achieve greater things. Our Vision
To be recognised across Australia as a leading organisation that cultivates cultural change through community engagement and on-ground environmental initiatives. Collectively we resto

re and maintain our landscapes to places of beauty, clean water and native habitat that will support our community and wildlife for generations to come.

31/08/2026

And that’s a wrap on our biggest seasonal platypus survey round yet!

Over the past few weekends, our amazing PlatypusWatch volunteers have been out across catchments throughout the Gold Coast, Logan and Scenic Rim, monitoring waterways and collecting valuable data to help us better understand and protect one of our most iconic native species — the platypus.

And now that the final surveys are complete, we’re excited to share the results! 🌿

💧 6 platypus sighted at Mudgeeraba Creek
💧 0 platypus sighted at Albert River
💧 18 platypus sighted at Nerang River
💧 20 platypus sighted at Canungra Creek
💧 12 platypus sighted at Currumbin Creek
💧 18 platypus sighted at Coomera River

That’s 74 platypus sightings across the survey round!

And it wasn’t just our biggest round for platypus — it was our biggest round for volunteers too, with 816 volunteer hours across 99 sites 🙌

A huge thank you to everyone who has helped make this our biggest survey round yet, and to everyone who has helped us celebrate, survey and protect platypus this month. From volunteering your time to keeping an eye out for platypus in your local waterways, your actions help conserve this incredible species for generations to come. 💚

PlatypusWatch is proudly supported by the City of Gold Coast, Community Partnerships Grants Program and the Logan City Council as part of the City of Logan’s Environmental Events and Activities program and Citizen Science initiatives, as well as a Resilient Rivers SEQ project and Wildlife Queensland PlatypusWatch.

Australian Government Queensland Government

27/08/2026

Sorry we can’t take your call, we’re watching a live stream 🌿💧

Watergum will be closed today in light of the Gold Coast Show Public Holiday. We’ll be able to respond to all your enquiries when we return on Monday the 31st of August.

Until then, we’ll be taking a little break and enjoying a little time out in nature. 🌿🐸

24/08/2026

We’ve loved celebrating platypus throughout Platypus Month, and as the month draws to a close, we want to share a more difficult part of the reality of our program.

A couple of weeks ago a volunteer discovered a deceased adult male platypus during a platypus365 survey with a fishing lure embedded in his front leg.

We can’t say for certain that the lure caused his death, or whether he died at the site or was washed downstream, but it is highly likely to have contributed.

Why does this matter? 🎣
💧Fishing line, hooks and lures can pose serious risks to wildlife
💧Lost fishing gear can remain in waterways and injure wildlife long after it has been discarded or snagged
💧Understanding these risks helps us find ways to better protect the wildlife that shares our waterways.

We are currently working with partners to see how we can use this as an opportunity to raise awareness and explore ways to reduce the impacts of recreational activities on native wildlife.

There is some good news - since this distressing incident, our volunteers have continued surveying the site and recorded some lovely platypus sightings, a reminder of why this monitoring is so important 💚

Thank you to our incredible Platypus365 volunteers for continuing to show up for our wildlife, week after week.

📷 Images by Kate Friebe

21/08/2026

🐸 Catching cane toads in your backyard? Log it!

It’s that time of year again, and we’re already seeing plenty of cane toad activity across South East Queensland, particularly in backyards and around homes.

If cane toads are starting to show up on your property, help us track their activity by logging your control efforts. Every record helps build a clearer picture of where cane toads are turning up, how their activity changes throughout the season and where they’re spreading.

You can help by:
🪣 Removing cane toads humanely�
📍Logging your control efforts
🌏Contributing to valuable cane toad data across Australia

The more we know, the better we can understand and respond to cane toad populations.

👉 Log your cane toad activity here:
https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/258adb07fc874cfca5fc7112da3ded81

Whether you remove one or hundreds, every toad counts! 🐸

19/08/2026

Did you know, July through to January is breeding season for koalas on the Gold Coast? 🐨

During this time, koalas are more active as males search for mates and individuals move through the landscape looking for new areas to call home.

As koalas travel more, we can all play a part in helping them move safely through our neighbourhoods:
🚗 Drive carefully at dawn and dusk. These are the times koalas are most active, and a little extra caution can save a life.
🐕 Keep dogs safely contained at night. Roaming dogs can pose a serious threat to koalas moving through backyards and bushland.
🌳 Check trees before trimming. Always look carefully for wildlife before carrying out any tree work.
🌿Report injured or distressed koalas to local wildlife such as Wildcare Australia Inc. hotline on 07 5527 2444

🔍 If you spot a koala submit your data to the QLD government survey form to help scientists track their population: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/a04107821ce54cdc91a4cd388ca6aa17?portalUrl=https://spatial.information.qld.gov.au/arcgis

Together, we can create safer spaces for koalas to move, breed, and thrive. 💚

🔊 SOUND ON: Listen for the deep bellow of a male koala calling during breeding season.

Have you heard a koala bellowing in your area? Let us know in the comments!

This project is proudly supported by the Queensland Government – Engaging Science Grants and in collaboration with the City of Gold Coast.

Queensland Science

17/08/2026

We’re just over halfway through our seasonal platypus surveys!

Over the past few weekends, our amazing PlatypusWatch volunteers have been out across catchments throughout the Gold Coast, Logan and Scenic Rim, monitoring waterways and collecting valuable data to help us better understand and protect one of our most iconic native species — the platypus.

So far, we’ve recorded:
💧 6 platypus sighted at Mudgeeraba Creek
💧 0 platypus sighted at Albert River
💧 18 platypus sighted at Nerang River
💧 20 platypus sighted at Canungra Creek

A huge thank you to 140 dedicated volunteers who braved the chilly mornings and joined us for these surveys. Your time, effort and keen eyes are helping us build a better picture of platypus populations and changes across our waterways. 💚

We’re excited to see what the rest of the survey round reveals — stay tuned for more results! 🌿

PlatypusWatch is proudly supported by the , Community Partnerships Grants Program and the .council as part of the City of Logan’s Environmental Events and Activities program and Citizen Science initiatives, as well as a project funded by the , , Council of Mayors (SEQ) and Councils as part of the South East Queensland City Deal. The Deal is a partnership between the Australian Government, Queensland Government and Council of Mayors (SEQ) delivering long-lasting benefits to the region. This project is also supported by PlatypusWatch.

15/08/2026

🌿 Threatened Species Day at Leach Reserve, Tamborine 🦉

What happens when storm-damaged trees and fallen branches are given a second life? They can become valuable habitat for native wildlife! 🌳

Join Watergum and Scenic Rim Regional Council for a special Threatened Species Day workshop and discover how restoration at Leach Reserve is helping local wildlife recover after severe storms.

On the day, you’ll:
🌳 Take a guided walk and see restoration in action
🦉 Learn about threatened species and the challenges they face
🌱 Get hands-on with some w**d removal to improve wildlife habitat
🪵 Learn from conservation arboriculture experts how damaged trees and fallen debris can be transformed into habitat structures
☕ Enjoy morning tea and chat with local wildlife enthusiasts

📅 Date: 7 September 2026
⏰ Time: 10am – 11:30am
📍 Venue: Leach Reserve, Tamborine

🎟️ Register for FREE here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1997940914057

No experience is needed — just bring your enthusiasm for local wildlife and conservation! 💚

Come along, learn something new and help give our threatened species a helping hand.

This workshop is delivered by Watergum in partnership with the Scenic Rim Regional Council as part of the Wild Tamborine: Restoring Habitat for Threatened Species project.

This project is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

Queensland Reconstruction Authority
National Emergency Management Agency
Queensland National Parks
Queensland Environment

14/08/2026

Cane toad season is hopping our way — get ready with Watergum’s Cane Toad Tadpole Trap 🐸

Whether you're new to cane toad control or you've been busting toads for years, Watergum's Cane Toad Tadpole Trapping technology is one of the most effective ways to reduce local cane toad tadpole populations and break the breeding cycle.

Our scientifically developed tadpole trap and lure targets cane toad tadpoles before they transform into toxic toadlets, helping prevent thousands of future cane toads from entering the environment.

✅ Easy to use
✅ Highly effective
✅ A proactive way to protect native wildlife

By targeting cane toads at the tadpole stage, you're stopping the problem before it starts, making your efforts go even further than toad busting alone can achieve.

Get your trap and lures today!
👉 https://watergumcommunity.myshopify.com/collections/cane-toad-tadpole-products

Have you tried Watergum's Cane Toad Tadpole Trap yet? Let us know about your experience in the comments! 👇🐸

12/08/2026

Spotted a sea turtle on the Gold Coast? Your photo could help researchers better monitor local populations. 🐢

Join our upcoming Turtle ID Webinar to discover how you can contribute to real conservation research through Watergum’s Turtle ID Project — simply by submitting your turtle photos. 📸

Every sea turtle has unique patterns on its face and shell. By matching these markings, we can identify individual turtles and build a record of where they are seen over time.

Your photos help contribute to a growing dataset that can tell us more about our local turtles — including where they are found, how often individuals are returning, and how they are using Gold Coast waterways and coastal areas. This information helps support ongoing monitoring and conservation efforts with Sea World Foundation.

📅 3 September 2026
⏰ 7pm – 8pm
📍 Online
🎟️ Register for FREE: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1997423828440

During the webinar, you’ll learn how the Turtle ID Project works, how to submit photos that can be used for identification, what we’re learning about Gold Coast sea turtles, and how you can get involved in this community-led citizen science project.

TurtleWatch Gold Coast is a collaboration between Watergum Community and Sea World Foundation, with support from the City of Gold Coast Community Partnerships Grants Program.

10/08/2026

🌱 Plant Pot Donation Call-Out! 🌱

Watergum is on the lookout for plastic planting pots to support our invasive species control program, and we're hoping our amazing local community can help!

We're currently seeking donations of plastic nursery grow pots of 1.3-1.5L that are no longer needed. These pots are used in our Biocontrol Program for Cat’s Claw Creeper, where we grow and maintain host plants to support jewel beetle breeding to help combat this invasive vine species.

If you're a:
🌿 Local nursery
🌿 Landscaping business
🌿 Garden centre
🌿 Community garden
🌿 School
🌿 Business with surplus pots
🌿 Home gardener with a stack taking up space
..we would love to give your unwanted pots a second life!

By donating, you'll be helping a local not-for-profit organisation protect and restore native ecosystems while reducing plastic waste.

If you have pots available or would like more information, please send us a message, or contact the Watergum team on our office line (07) 2103 5796 during office hours 8am-2pm Monday to Friday.

Thank you for supporting local environmental conservation!

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