Springfield Lakes, despite being part of Ipswich, sits within the Lower Brisbane River catchment. What is done in the greater Springfield area has flow-on effects to down-stream areas. The unnamed creeks that feed the lakes and wind their way around the houses and parklands join larger creeks such as Mountain Creek and Opossum Creek, which in turn joins Woogaroo Creek at Brookwater and flows into the Brisbane River at Goodna, eventually ending up in Moreton Bay – an internationally recognised wetland. Any excess s sediment, nutrients or litter can impact on wildlife feeding and breeding sites as well as sometimes causing direct injury and death.
All drains in the suburb lead either directly to these waterways. Or to the three man-made lakes that sit on the old waterway channels. After rain these lakes send water into Opossum Creek.
There are five things that should not go into drains and waterways.
You can do your bit too towards keeping the Lakes and catchments clean and protecting downstream wildlife, by:
Putting all your litter in the bins provided, or taking it home with you. The crows can’t get into your wheelie bins and the plastic bottles (but not the bags) can be recycled in the yellow topped bin.
Go on eco-friendly walks, where if you see some plastic litter, PICK IT UP, and put it into the next bin.
If anyone would like to join our Group, membership is free and meetings are every first Tuesday of the month at 6.30 pm at Cr Irelands Meeting Room, Suite 2, Level 2, Main Street, Orion Town Centre. You can follow us on www.facebook.com/SpringfieldLakesNatureCare
We are incorporated group of volunteers working to protect and enhance the natural environment within and around Opussum Creek Catchment
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