What you’ll find on WetlandInfo

What are wetlands?

Let’s start by finding out exactly what a wetland is and look at the wide variety of wetlands in Queensland.

Facts and figures

Sometimes facts and figures can be daunting and downright boring! But here you will find interesting information on wetlands.

Our wetlands sustain life — they provide a habitat for many species of birds, mammals, and other animals and plants — and buffer us from the effects of flooding and erosion.

On your journey, you will discover the exciting world of wetlands and find out about Queensland’s natural environment and our living water systems. As you explore the website you will learn about:

• Queenslands wetlands (broad information)
• flora and fauna
• wetland soils
• water quality and quantity
• SummaryInfo (information based of Basin, Natural Resource Management Region or local government area)
• marine habitats
• springs
• the value of wetlands
• wetlands of South Western Queensland fact sheets

Managing Wetlands

On this part of the website you will find information on how to manage, rehabilitate and construct wetlands.

Maps and data

Here you can view maps and data used in management, planning, assessment, research and rehabilitation projects, and find information on:

• where wetlands are located (wetlands mapping) and their physical, chemical and biological attributes (wetland inventory)
• Queensland’s wetlands based on local government areas, Natural Resource Management regions and drainage basins
• uploading and downloading data.

Monitoring and Assessment

On this part of the website you will find information on how to assess and monitor wetlands. This section of WetlandInfo also provides case studies, methodologies and a search tool for assessment tools.

Science and research

Wetlands research is ongoing. But what does the research mean, how can it be used and who is doing it? Here you can find the answers to these and other research-related questions. By using conceptual models you will gain an understanding of how wetlands function. It is easy to browse research project information, view wetland-related reports, search for journals and find relevant information through bibliographies.

Education and Communication

Queenslanders care about their wetlands. How we manage wetlands today will help safeguard them for future generations — and secure our precious natural resources.

Find out how you can get involved in conserving wetlands. Take a virtual trip through Exploring Wetlands and the GBR Explorer. Browse education products designed to help students learn more about why wetlands matter. There are many activities and programs to take part in — such as volunteering with community and conservation groups — and discover that you can make a difference.

Programs, policy and legislation

Find out more about programs, policies, reports and legislation related to wetlands in Queensland.

Last updated: 6 October 2009