The waterways of Ipswich weave their way through mountain peaks, rural landscapes, urban backyards and the heart of the city. They have played an important role in the regions history and continue to do so today, supporting agriculture and industry, and providing an essential natural resource to the Ipswich region, contributing to a range of values that all residents and visitors can enjoy.
Waterway Health fact sheets
The series of informative Waterway Health Fact Sheets have been developed to provide a greater understanding and appreciation of waterway health and catchment management issues in Ipswich, focusing on topics such as revegetating waterways, stormwater quality, the impact of erosion and sediments on waterways, and what you can do to help protect Ipswich waterways.
Fact sheet: Erosion and Sediment in Ipswich Waterways (PDF, 7.5 MB)
Fact sheet: Nutrients and Pollutants in Ipswich Waterways (PDF, 6.3 MB)
Fact sheet: Volume and Velocity in Ipswich Waterways (PDF, 4.0 MB)
Fact sheet: Riparian Condition in Ipswich Waterways
(PDF, 9.2 MB)
Ipswich City Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners, the Jagera, Yuggera and Ugarapul people of the Yugara/Yagara Language Group, as custodians of the land and waters we share. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, as the keepers of the traditions, customs, cultures and stories of proud peoples.