Turning the Tide Newsletter – Summer 2025
Win for Wetlands
Last year over 5,000 Fight For Our Reef action takers turned the tide on Reef water pollution by calling for wetland restoration.
As a result, we saw the announcement of the $192 million federal “Clearer Water for a Healthy Reef” program last August. But, only a small amount is considered for wetlands, the Reef’s life support system.
Over 50% of natural wetlands have been lost in the Reef region.
The Reef needs wetlands. Wetlands have superpowers. They:
- Filter pollution that runs into waterways and the Reef.
- Protect our coastlines from cyclones and floods.
- Boost biodiversity.
- Absorb CO2 and store it for thousands of years.
Protect Our Reef
Water pollution in our rivers and streams enters the ocean, threatening the survival of inshore coral reefs, seagrasses, and iconic wildlife like dugongs, turtles, and inshore dolphins.
Water pollution is the biggest local threat to our Reef. Urge the minister to fund and deliver more wetland restoration now and boost the health of our Reef.