Locations of recent interest
The Queensland Government conducts extensive monitoring to determine the impacts on water quality in the Fitzroy Basin.
Gladstone is one of the most tested waterways in Australia, with long term monitoring programs being carried out by government and industry in the region as well as an expanded monitoring effort to support management of the potential impacts of current development.
The Queensland Government is working with the Mount Isa community to ensure that Xstrata Mount Isa Mines implement tighter emission and environmental protection controls for the company's operations.
Townsville Dust Monitoring Program
The Townsville Dust Monitoring Program was implemented by the Queensland Government in March 2008 to obtain information on the levels of particles and heavy metals in the community surrounding the Townsville Port