History of Mooloolah River Waterwatch and Landcare Inc.
What was to become Mooloolah River Landcare (MRL) began over twenty years ago in 1997 when a Mooloolah resident discovered dead turtle, fish and eels on the banks of the Mooloolah River adjoining her property. After authorities could not suggest a cause or provide an adequate response, with the support of the Mooloolah community a small team of local environmentalists established Mooloolah River Waterwatch and obtained grants to purchase water quality and macro-invertebrates monitoring equipment. It was at the urging of Mooloolah River Waterwatch that Mooloolah River and its catchment became recognized in government departments as a river in its own right.
In 2002 our name was changed to Mooloolah River Waterwatch and Landcare Inc and currently it is referred to as Mooloolah River Landcare (MRL). Over the course of its history, MRL, its members and volunteers have played an important role in raising awareness and protecting the water resources of the Mooloolah River catchment. MRL is currently working in partnership with the Sunshine Coast Council, Holcim, Landcare and other organizations to maintain and enhance Mooloolah River and catchment as a healthy waterway. Since 2004 MRL has been very fortunate to have the support of Holcim which provides our shed, land, water and electricity. Located on Steve Irwin Way, the MRL facility includes our office, native plant nursery, which was opened in 2005, and a recently added biocontrol facility which is currently working on headwater infestations of Madeira Vine and Cat’s Claw creeper.
In 2002 our name was changed to Mooloolah River Waterwatch and Landcare Inc and currently it is referred to as Mooloolah River Landcare (MRL). Over the course of its history, MRL, its members and volunteers have played an important role in raising awareness and protecting the water resources of the Mooloolah River catchment. MRL is currently working in partnership with the Sunshine Coast Council, Holcim, Landcare and other organizations to maintain and enhance Mooloolah River and catchment as a healthy waterway. Since 2004 MRL has been very fortunate to have the support of Holcim which provides our shed, land, water and electricity. Located on Steve Irwin Way, the MRL facility includes our office, native plant nursery, which was opened in 2005, and a recently added biocontrol facility which is currently working on headwater infestations of Madeira Vine and Cat’s Claw creeper.
