The Brunswick River (known as Durrumbil) in northern NSW is the principal estuary within the Cape Byron Marine Park and holds immense ecological, cultural, and heritage value. It’s a popular location for fishing, swimming, and boating for people from all across Australia, as well as international tourists. Further, associated wetlands and the surrounding coastline are considered a place of significance for the Arakwal people, the Minjungbal people and the Widjabul people of the Bundjalung Nation.

Pressure from a wide range of threats including development and the changing climate presents a significant management challenge for the Byron Shire community. Left unchecked, a number of cumulative human impacts have the potential to cause irreversible damage to complex ecological systems, decreasing catchment resilience and threatening the myriad values that are integral to the region. Despite this, we’ve been working with a broad range of partners from across the region and beyond to address these threats, enhancing climate resilience, while connecting the community to the natural places that support our culture, our economy, and our way of life. The places that we love.

Meet the dedicated organisations working together to protect the Brunswick River. Each organisation brings its unique programs and expertise to the effort, from riparian revegetation to wildlife conservation, community engagement and habitat restoration. Learn about their initiatives and how they are making a positive impact on the river and the surrounding community.