WetlandInfo - Queensland Wetlands Information (Department of Environment and Resource Management)

What do you want to do (Quick links)?

Use Stakeholder diven question to quickly find your way around WetlandInfo

What are wetlands?

Find out exactly what a wetland is.

Look at wetland definitions and the wide variety of wetlands in Queensland.

Facts and Figures

Find interesting information on wetlands, including:

wetland values
wetland flora and fauna
water and wetlands
wetland soils
wetlands of South Western Queensland fact sheets
springs
rocky shores

Maps and Data

Here you can view maps and data used in management, planning, assessment, research and rehabilitation projects.

Learn how to contribute data for use in wetlands management.

Monitoring Wetlands

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 and a search tool for assessment methods.

Managing Wetlands

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

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. Wetland Conceptual Models will help you understand 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

Find out how you can get involved in conserving wetlands. Take a virtual trip through Exploring Wetlands and the GRB 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.