From 2024 to 2026, Capricornia Catchments delivered a series of marine debris clean-up events across the Capricorn Coast, targeting regional and remote coastal locations of environmental significance, including turtle nesting beaches and shorebird and migratory bird habitats.
Our staff, trainees and volunteers helped collect, sort and record marine debris, resulting in cleaner beaches, improved protection for coastal wildlife and valuable data to support future litter-reduction initiatives. The project also strengthened community awareness and stewardship of Central Queensland’s coastal environment, while improving our capacity to access and clean difficult-to-reach locations.
The project was funded by the Queensland Government through the Community Sustainability Action Grants Round 8 – Litter and Marine Debris Clean Up and Prevention, with support from Livingstone Shire Council and local community groups.
Responses from local community members after participating in the clean-up event on Great Keppel Island:
“Well organised and enjoyable day while helping the community and environment”
“We loved it! I was so surprised at how much and the type of rubbish we collected It was a great learning experience for my kids”
“Enjoyable, educational, important”
“It was an enjoyable day and a real eye opener as to how much litter there is on our beaches”
“A lot of litter was collected, the difference was quite visible”
