“The Partnership is a perfect example of how powerful collaboration can be when it comes to protecting our region. What I really appreciate is how it brings together a wide range of industries, local councils, and environmental groups—all working toward the same goal of improving the health of our waterways.
By coming together, sharing knowledge, and pooling resources, the Partnership creates a platform for real, meaningful change. The result is always stronger because it’s built on cooperation and a shared sense of responsibility, especially when it comes to managing our beautiful coastal ecosystems.”
– Nicola Stokes, Principal Advisor
Environment, North Queensland Bulk Ports
“The Partnership gives a meeting point for organisations across the regional community, from conservation, recreation, industries and government. It creates a space to discuss and exchange water and land management ideas and practices. The reporting process gives the region quality data that can inform on work to be done and progress made on improving water quality in our part of the Great Barrier Reef lagoon and catchments.”
– Kirili Lamb, Communications and Membership Development Manager
Mackay CANEGROWERS
“Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal Pty Ltd (DBCT P/L) has been part of the Healthy Rivers to Reef Partnership since its inception. We value the Partnership’s work, as well as the network it creates for Mackay and the Whitsundays. Being a member of the Partnership has enabled DBCT P/L to work with Mackay Regional Council and others on environmental projects. These activities progress our environmental and waterway goals, and were strongly assisted through the relationships developed by the Partnership.”
– Ricci Churchill, Manager Safety, Risk and Environment,
Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal Pty Ltd
“I think there are two really powerful benefits of the Partnership. Firstly, it provides a truly unique platform for transparent, trusted and impactful collaboration. A place where egos and personal agendas are left at the door. Secondly, it is a blueprint for how people from very different areas of our community can work together with a common goal to make a real difference to our backyard.”
– Kev Kane, Founding Partnership Representative
Broadstrokes Sustainability
“The Healthy Rivers to Reef Partnership is a driving force of local innovation and continues to expand its area of influence and promote improvement to the community. As the BMA representative is it an exciting part of my role to support their work and projects and collaborate with the passionate partnership members.”
– Kelly Binder, Principal Environment – Biodiversity
BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA)
