Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee

17/06/2026

Celebrating the 250th Meeting of the MRCCC at the Mary River Cod hatchery, we’ve just heard from the committee and project teams of the incredible work of this organisation since 1993

16/06/2026

It's MRCCC BUG CLUB!
This Saturday 20th of June come on down to the Mother Mountain Rock Pools.
56-64 Hill Road, Mother Mountain, Woondum Creek.
This event is open to everyone, so bring the family.
This project investigates water quality by studying the creatures that live in the creek system.

Mother Mountain Rock Pools is a magnificent spot, so if you haven't been before now is your chance! Runs from 10am - 12pm.
Bring sturdy shoes, hat and water bottle.

07/06/2026

Here's the trailer to get you inspired for the Gympie screening of Love Letter to the Unseen Monday June 22, 2026
Grab your tix, support the cause, and spread the word.
You can talk to conservationist SPENCER HITCHEN on the panel discussion with MC Ian Mackay after the film/

Environment Tasmania presentsSave the SkateA film about the endan...

04/06/2026

WEDfest tonight!
Sunshine Coast Environment Council
A month of festivities - get into it any way you can!

You’re warmly invited to a special evening at the WEDFest 2026 Launch Party for the start of WEDFest 2026, a month-long celebration of environment, community, and action across the Sunshine Coast.

01/06/2026

Kicking off this Friday June 5 for World Environment Day is a month long celebration of events from Sunshine Coast Environment Council
Check it out!
https://www.scec.org.au/wedfest
😀😀😀

🌏 ONE WEEK UNTIL WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 🌏

In one week, communities across the Sunshine Coast and around the world will come together to celebrate World Environment Day 💚

At SCEC, World Environment Day is the beginning of WEDFest — a month-long celebration of environmental action, community connection, education and caring for the places we love!

Over the coming weeks, WEDFest 2026 will bring together:
🌱 community groups
🌊 environmental advocates
🐨 conservation organisations
🎶 creatives and educators
💚 volunteers and supporters

All working toward a healthier, more sustainable future for the Sunshine Coast.

Environmental change doesn’t happen through one person alone — it happens through collective community action, shared knowledge and people who care enough to get involved 🌏

We can’t wait to celebrate with our members, network and wider environmental community next Friday!

Learn more about WEDFest 2026: https://www.scec.org.au/wedfest

29/05/2026

One teenager, one vanishing species and a fight against time.
Join us for the Queensland Premiere of Love Letter to the Unseen at the Gympie Cinema, Monday 22nd June, 2026, featuring young conservationist Spencer Hitchen on his inspiring quest to safeguard the endangered Maugean Skate from absolute extinction. Experience a story of profound connection, survival, and the unstoppable collective power of those refusing to let a species disappear.
Book now via Humanitix as tickets are limited. All proceeds raised will directly support Spencer’s ongoing conservation journey.

25/05/2026

Thank you Sunshine Coast Environment Council for the important work you do.

🌿 Advocacy Matters 🌿

SCEC President Paul McDonald and CEO Lisa Malcolm recently participated in Ministerial Environmental Round Tables with Queensland Minister for the Environment, Andrew Powell.

Advocating on important environmental issues affecting the Sunshine Coast region, including the Inter-Urban Break, Protected Areas, the Sunshine Coast Waterways Authority, and non-lethal alternatives to shark nets.

A day of discussions between the Minister, Environment Department Directors, SCEC and representatives from all Conservation Councils across Queensland have helped secure several commitments from the Minister.

When delivered will improve environmental accountability and better protect biodiversity and the ecosystems upon which we all depend.

For more than 45 years, SCEC has continued to represent and advocate for the protection of the Sunshine Coast environment 💚

Learn more about Ministerial and SCEC’s Regional Environmental Round Tables: https://www.scec.org.au/environmental_round_tables

24/05/2026

🐢🌍 Happy World Turtle Day! 🌍🐢
You can celebrate the gentle, wise, and ancient creatures that have roamed the Earth for over 200 million years. Turtles and tortoises are not only symbols of longevity and perseverance, but they also play vital roles in ecosystems worldwide—such as maintaining balance in aquatic food chains and supporting the health of wetlands and coastal habitats.
But these amazing animals face serious threats: habitat destruction, plastic pollution, climate change, and illegal wildlife trade are pushing many species toward extinction.
What can you do?
✅ Learn more about turtle conservation
✅ Reduce plastic use
✅ Support protected marine and coastal habitats
✅ Never buy wild-caught turtles as pets
✅ Make a donation to Mary River Turtle project - Tiaro Landcare
Each small step we take can help ensure these incredible creatures continue to thrive.
Image credit: Chris Van Wyk with an image that led a campaign to save the Mary River Turtle and stop the damming of the Mary River.

22/05/2026

🙌 National Volunteer Week – THIS IS YOUR YEAR TO VOLUNTEER!

💓Where would we be without our generous volunteer community?

🐢MRCCC is extremely grateful for the passion and commitment of its volunteers
• MRCCC committee past and present over 249 meetings!
• Delegates across the region
• Citizen Scientists who take part in critical projects – such as Waterwatch & Find and Frog in February
• Landholders across the region improving their environmental land management practises
• Young people caring for the environment and being guardians of the future.

💫We honour the contributions of volunteers and thank those who give their time and invite others to discover how volunteering can create connection, purpose, and lasting positive change.
THANK YOU!

19/05/2026

Fabulous turnout for the MRCCC’s inaugural Fishing competition at Petrie Park Tiaro on Sunday. Thank you to our sponsors Adrian from Wide bay seedlings, Ozfish/BCF and B & H Rural Tiaro for providing fabulous prizes. Thank you to the Qld Freshwater Fish Stocking Association's Charlie Ladd and the Lake Borumba Fish stocking group's Peter Chambers for supporting the event, the Tiaro Lions who did a great sausage sizzle for everyone, and Marilyn Connell - Mary River Turtle project - Tiaro Landcare for supporting the event! Longest tilapia was 400 mm weighing 1.18 kg. Longest fork tailed catfish was 780 mm weighing a whopping 2.59 kg. Great to see so many sooty and barred grunter removed from the river. Although this species is native to Australia, it has been introduced to the Mary River system, posing a threat to all our very special aquatic species including the critically endangered Mary River turtle and the white throated snapping turtle.