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NICA, a non profit organisation encourages, supports and connects people and organisations working towards a sustainable Noosa catchment.

A Noosa Council Environmental Alliance Agreement supports the continuing operation of NICA to;
Develop projects which are in line with our Strategy to benefit the Noosa River Catchment. Work in partnership with a range of community based organisations such as Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundaton, Noosa and District Landcare and Oz Fish. Regularly attend local community events such as World Environment Day, Noosa Festival of the Water, Nambour Garden Show and Noosa Biosphere Festival, enabling NICA to showcase projects, raise awareness about NRM, and promote our educational botanical books. Auspice local non-incorporated groups, such as bushland groups, assisting them with obtaining and administering grants for on ground work. Manage community events such as Clean up Australia Day in Noosa. Coordinate several wildflower walks each year. Monday with NICA; monthly speakers on local environmental topics. (subject to Covid restrictions)
Volunteer Executive Committee attend regular meetings, regional events and coordinate projects. Join us by becoming a member. NiCA volunteers work on bushland regeneration projects and river ranger activities. Check website for more info. We acknowledge the original custodians of the land on which we live and pay our respects to the Kabi Kabi people past present and future.

04/11/2026

NICA invited UWG to join them at the inaugural ‘Noosa Volunteer Connect Expo’ held at Noosa Leisure Centre on Saturday 26 September.
More than 50 local, not for profit organisations were on display. It proved to be an enjoyable and valuable day as we shared stories and volunteer opportunities with each other and the many people who visited.
Our displays included banners and maps of the Noosa Shire Catchment and Yanni’s papier mache shorebirds, frogs and lady bird figurines amongst our wildlife exhibits.
Publications displayed included ‘Noosa’s Native Plants’, ‘Weeds of the Sunshine Coast’, ‘Grasses of the Noosa Biosphere’, ‘Sedges, Rushes and Restiads’ and ‘Noosa Coast Coastal Custodians’ Guide Book’.
Shaun brought along some native flowering plants to display alongside Stephanie Haslam’s ‘Flowering Now’ publication. Stephanie worked on this book and published it late in 2025, giving joy to her reading audiences and fulfilling another of her ambitions.
NICA was very pleased to accept a Certificate of Recognition for the ‘Most Creative and Interactive Display’ and UWG was happy to feel a part of that.

24/10/2026

Noosa River Rangers tackle four tonnes of waterway rubbish in eight months as hidden hazards alarm volunteers.

20/10/2026

Happy Birthday to NICA - 30 years old!

Integrated catchment management began in the Noosa River Catchment in 1996. The community based steering committee was originally named Noosa River Catchment Coordinating Committee (NRCCC) and was subsequently changed to Noosa Integrated Catchment Assoc Inc (NICA).
In 1997 the committee of 22 stakeholder members developed a catchment management strategy which was completed and published in 2021.

https://noosariver.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/NoosaRiverCatchmentManagementStrategy-July-2001-text-and-dividers.pdf

29/09/2026

This time each year, around 30,000 migratory shorebirds return to SEQ for the warmer months, seeking refuge in our coastal wetlands after travelling thousands of kilometres from breeding grounds across the Northern Hemisphere.

Species such as the bar-tailed godwit, far eastern curlew and greater sand plover follow the East Asian–Australasian Flyway, completing an extraordinary 26,000 km round trip. However, habitat loss and human disturbance are placing increasing pressure on these remarkable travellers.

Shorebird populations are declining worldwide due to habitat loss and human disturbance. This trend is also true for Noosa. This short video ‘Enter the Flyosphere’, is thanks to NICA’s hardworking shorebird monitoring team, proudly supported by Noosa Council.

A short film highlighting the iconic but threatened shorebirds of t...

28/09/2026

We are proud of the work we do, and proud to win the most visual display at the volunteer expo! What a great turn out of amaizing locals that volunteer their time, so many worthwhile groups in our shire that tirelessly give of their time.

28/09/2026

NICA and Urban Wildlife Gardens volunteers joined over 50 local groups at the inaugural 'Noosa Volunteers Connect Expo' on Saturday.

24/09/2026

Our enthusiastic friendly group w**d for 2.5 hours every Thursday, today we w**ded in Nancy Cato Park targeting invasive w**ds at the edge of the mangroves. We end with a cuppa and a chat, no membership or experience necessary, tools provided and experience the joy of giving something back to your home town. #
Enquiries to ; Noosa Integrated Catchment Association

14/09/2026

NICA is one of the most active environmental volunteer groups in Noosa. We would like more volunteers to join us, join via our website www.noosariver.com.au

To those who are already a member, we thank you for your ongoing support, and invite you to ask your friends to join.

https://noosariver.com.au/volunteer-opportunities/

We would like to welcome our new volunteers, we invite you to become involved in one of our programmes. Bushland restoration projects, ongoing monthly Water Monitoring, monthly on roster Shorebird island rehabilitation and monitoring, 3 times per year River Rangers, fortnightly on roster Clean up Au...

09/09/2026

Hi Sunshine Coast people and pets,
We’re about to travel over 10,000 km over many weeks and we'll be grateful to finally land on your sunny shores.

You know that disorientated feeling you get after a long-haul flight - when you struggle to put one foot in front of the other? That's pretty much us when we arrive - except we have to use our wings!

Just wanted to say thanks for having us, we'll stick around to rest and recover until around April when we'll head back to the Arctic.

See you soon - the shorebirds 🪶🪶

14/08/2026

NICA volunteers on Thursday went to extra lengths to recover tyres, bikes and trolleys from our waterways!
It is such rewarding and positive work they do. NICA is not for profit, yet we have running costs for our boat the Osprey, would you consider joining $20 a year or $35 for a couple. Joining doesn’t mean you have to volunteer but there are social gatherings , bird counts, w**ding excursions on the sand islands in the Noosa River throughout the year that you would be welcome to join. Contact Integrated Catchment Association

Address

Doonella House, 52 Doonella Street
Tewantin, QLD
4565

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 3pm
Tuesday	9am - 3pm

Telephone

+61754499650

Website

http://www.noosariver.com.au/index.php, https://www.instagram.com/noosarivercatchment

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