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Recycling, gardening and monitoring for invasive fish species are among 11 school environmental projects set to receive a $1,000 boost under North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation’s (NQBP’s) 2021 EcoPorts program.
Each year, NQBP’s environmental grants program provides grants of up to $1,000 to schools within NQBP’s port communities. This year, NQBP received 11 outstanding applications and all were successful in qualifying for the grants.
NQBP Chief Executive Officer Nicolas Fertin congratulated all the schools on their initiatives and said each of the projects will promote sustainability within their schools and communities.
“After pausing the EcoPorts program last year, it was very pleasing to be able to support schools from across our North Queensland port communities once again.”
“These grants will help establish kitchen gardens and recycling programs and assist students in monitoring water quality and invasive fish species in local waterways,” Mr Fertin said.
“Importantly, the projects will help local students grow their knowledge and appreciation of the environment.
“Each year, we enjoy seeing our EcoPorts grants at work, assisting a diverse range of sustainability projects.
Walkerston State School principal Darren Russell said the school is delighted to be selected to participate in this year’s EcoPorts grants program.
“As a first-time EcoPorts grant recipient, we’re extremely excited to be part of this year’s program and, together with NQBP, create a herb and vegetable garden at our school,” Mr Russell said.
“Our environmental project will teach our students about sustainable gardening and show them that growing food or creating a new garden is good for the environment and is easy to do. This is something I believe each student can take home and put into practice within the community.”
NQBP’s EcoPorts grants are offered annually to schools located in NQBP’s port communities of Hay Point, Mackay, Bowen and Weipa.
North Queensland Bulk Ports Contact:
Lorelei van Dalen | Community Relations Advisor
0459 788 235 | lvandalen@nqbp.com.au
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