Whitsunday Conservation Council – Caring for the future is in our nature

We are privileged to live in such a beautiful place

The Great Barrier Reef is World Heritage listed, yet our flora and fauna are endangered, our rivers, seas and springs in peril and the Reef itself under existential threat.

Our Mission

To conserve and protect the unique, natural assets of the Whitsundays through advocacy, education and action.

SUSTAINABILITY

To promote the community benefits of sustainable ecosystems as a legacy for our region.

RESEARCH

To promote science-based research to preserve the natural environment for public appreciation and enjoyment.

PROTECTION

To promote projects which protect native fauna and flora and their habitats and prevent the extinction of indigenous species.

ADVOCACY

To educate and lobby decision makers and individuals for greater awareness and better outcomes relating to the conservation of our region.

CONSERVATION

To facilitate access for people of all abilities to the natural environment for their appreciation, education and enjoyment.

GET INVOLVED

To foster an active involvement of the community to carry out the objects of our Association.

The Whitsunday Conservation Council acknowledges the Ngaro, Gia, Juru and Birri People, the Traditional Custodians of the land and seas upon which we meet to conduct our activities. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.