BURDEKIN DRY TROPICS COASTAL COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN PROJECT PROSPECTUS | 7
Key Activities :
• Develop a free , accessible , smartphone application to provide reports to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority , Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries , Department of Environment and Science — Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and Partnerships , and Gudjuda Rangers .
• Install signs at the four beach access points and distribute a leaflet with a QR code to download the app and inform the community .
• Community groups at Mon Repos Turtle Centre to receive training .
• Hold a collaboration workshop with all stakeholders .
Project Lead Wunjunga Progress Association Telephone : 0427 160 359 Email : wschristensen @ bigpond . com
Project Outcomes :
• Effective early citizen science warning system for regulators in Cape Upstart Bay .
• Increased local resident and visitor participation in monitoring marine megafauna at the beaches of Cape Upstart Bay .
• Increased capacity of Wunjunga Progress Association to undertake citizen science
• On-ground “ proof-of-concept ” implementation of a phone reporting application for possible use across the Great Barrier Reef .
Long-term Outcome :
To protect values , reduce threats , and improve the current and long-term outlook of marine megafauna of Upstart Bay .
Indicative budget :
Implementation Partners :
Wunjunga Progress Association , Gudjuda Reference Group Aboriginal Corporation , Department of Agriculture and Fisheries - Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol , Department of Environment and Science - Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and Partnerships , Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority , Sea Turtle Foundation , World Wildlife Foundation , and the Burdekin Shire Council .
Project costs for first year : $ 6000 with more than $ 32,700 in-kind support with an annual cost for additional years of $ 2500 .