Why is pollution a problem?
Water is a scarce and essential natural resource. Conserving and maintaining water quality is especially important in Australia, the world’s driest, inhabited continent. Preventing or reducing water pollution protects our water quality and is essential to maintaining the health of our environment and our own quality of life.
The Bundaberg Region essentially empties into the Great Sandy Marine Park which is home to sponges, algae, corals, turtles, sea snakes and 300+ species of fish. Within this marine park is Mon Repos, the home of the largest loggerhead turtle nesting population located in the South Pacific Ocean region which is a popular tourist attraction.
It is vital to reduce the amount of stormwater pollution entering into the environment to secure the future of ocean creatures, tourism, fishing (industry and recreation) and the overall perception and appeal of the Bundaberg Region.