Australia Commits $200 Million to Enhance Water Quality in the Great Barrier Reef

Published on November 23, 2023

The federal government announced a $200 million (US$131 million) boost towards improving water quality in the Great Barrier Reef. An extra $50 million was added to the new Landscape Repair Program to address the significant threat of poor-quality water entering the Reef from nearby catchments. The funding will fix eroded gullies, creeks, and riverbanks that harm the reef’s species and reduce its ability to withstand climate change. Water Minister Tanya Plibersek said poor quality run-off threatens the reef’s “iconic crystal blue water” and prevents future generations from enjoying its “beauty and majesty.” “Poor water quality stops coral from regrowing, it kills important seagrass, and it blocks the sunlight needed for a healthy reef,” she said....

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