Abstract In environmental management, ‘values’ are often considered as inherent in the physical environment, rather than being recognised as human constructs: the most deeply held and stable of ways people think about environments. An understanding of how people value environments,…
Abstract Protecting waterway health requires active community support where individuals act to protect waterways and support new policies or investment. A critical first step in engaging with communities is to identify community knowledge about water. This study examined water-related knowledge…
Abstract Individuals and communities care for south east Queensland’s waterways in a wide variety of ways. Stewardship began with Indigenous peoples who have cared for lands, species and waterways for many thousands of years. In south east Queensland there are…
Abstract Engaging with waterways affects our health and wellbeing. This engagement can be direct and intentional, such as when swimming, kayaking or engaging in conservation practices; indirect and intentional, such as when picnicking with water views; or incidental, such as…
Abstract The Traditional Custodians of this land, have a long history of education, and have been passing on their deep knowledge and love of this significant site for hundreds of generations. Quandamooka (Moreton Bay) is a rich and diverse resource…
