Mackay Conservation Group

Mackay Conservation Group The lead conservation group for the Mackay-Isaac-Whitsunday region. Locals for local nature since 1984

⚠️ This Bill is bigger than “critical minerals”.Queenslanders are increasingly speaking out against proposed laws that c...
18/08/2026

⚠️ This Bill is bigger than “critical minerals”.
Queenslanders are increasingly speaking out against proposed laws that could give the Queensland Government sweeping powers to override environmental protections and community rights for major projects.
Regional Queenslanders know what’s at stake.
We deserve a say in projects that affect our land, water, environment and communities.

We delivered an open letter with more than 350 signatures to Nigel Dalton MP's office this morning, calling for him to stop this Bill going forward in its current form.

07/08/2026

Another amazing day running MangroveWatch surveys!

Today was Sandy Creek’s turn!

Thank you to all the volunteers that jumped on board!

06/08/2026

A glimpse of our second day running the MangroveWatch surveys!

Murray creek was amazing!

Special thanks to Mangrove Watch and Earthwatch Australia for the support, and to all the volunteers that made this possible!

Stay tuned for more MangroveWatch updates! 🌳❤️

30/07/2026

Such an amazing day running our first S-VAM MangroveWatch survey! 🌿

We spent the morning out on the water, documenting the condition of Mackay’s mangroves: canopy health, sediment, signs of stress along the shoreline.

This detailed, hands-on work builds the kind of long-term data that actually shapes decisions about protecting these ecosystems.

Big thanks to the Mangrove Watch and Earthwatch Australia team for showing us the ropes, and to all the volunteers who jumped in the boat today. Citizen science works because committed people shows up and stands for what they care about! 🌳

More survey days coming soon 🚤

13/07/2026

Come celebrate World Mangroves Day with us!

Join us for our free Mangrove Film Night!

A nature-filled evening, with a film screening and book presentation from LAWRENCE SCHEELE , local artists, and family-friendly activities!

RSVP in this link: https://www.mackayconservationgroup.org.au/mangroves_film_night_20260726

📆 Sunday, 26th July, 5:30pm
📍Cook Theatre, CQ University, Ooralea

See you there!

🌳 Celebrate World Mangrove Day with us!📅 Sunday 26 July🕠 5:30pm📍 Cook Theatre, CQ University, OoraleaA free, family-frie...
08/07/2026

🌳 Celebrate World Mangrove Day with us!

📅 Sunday 26 July
🕠 5:30pm
📍 Cook Theatre, CQ University, Ooralea

A free, family-friendly evening with:
🎬 Hidden Treasure Magnetic Island — film screening by Snorkeldownunder
🎤 Talk by marine naturalist & author Lawrence Scheele
🎨 Local art exhibition
🎁 Raffles, prizes & giveaways
🌱 A short talk on why Mackay’s mangroves matter

Bring your own snacks and drinks (no alcohol). Everyone welcome — bring the whole family!

Link in bio for more info 🔗

25/06/2026

Great End Of Financial Year news!
Double your donation and support our campaigns!

22/06/2026

See you this Saturday 27th June at River Wharves to save Mackays Mangroves!

Address

156 Wood Street
Mackay, QLD
4740

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61749530808

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