Fitzroy Basin Association (FBA) has an outstanding reputation for developing and delivering effective and efficient programs that work with community, stakeholders and investors to protect the Fitzroy Region’s natural assets.
FBA is the organisation that bridges the gap between knowledge and action, delivering projects that combine environmental awareness, increased profitability and improved production.
FBA translates complex information – explaining legislation, new technologies and changes in best practice in a way that becomes tangible, practical actions. FBA works with all parts of our community to implement evidence-based, accessible solutions that are relevant to the Fitzroy Region.
6,189 native species live in the Fitzroy region; 294 are rare or threatened.
The Fitzroy is the largest river system on Australia’s east coast, feeding to the Great Barrier Reef.
Central Queensland is 156,000 square kilometres with:
FBA works for central Queensland communities to grow a sustainable, productive, profitable Fitzroy region.
FBA’s contributions to our national NRM snapshots
NRM Regions Australia acknowledges Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country throughout Australia where we live and work. We acknowledge the role of First Nations science and stewardship of healthy Country and the deep and enduring connection to lands, waters, and communities. We pay our respect to First Nations cultures; and to Elders past and present. We commit to working together to care for Country.