State of the environment

State of the environment reports are required in Queensland at least every four years. The reports describe:

• the pressures acting on the state’s air, land, inland and coastal waters, biodiversity, and natural and cultural heritage;
• the state or condition of the environment; and
• the responses by society to reduce pressures and protect and conserve the state’s natural and cultural heritage.

The reports are an important tool for environmental management in Queensland. They provide an information base to support the community, industry and government in working towards improved environmental management and the sustainable use of our natural resources.

The EPA is currently reviewing its environmental reporting activities and information systems and is working towards an on-line system to enable the delivery of environmental information and statistics on a more regular basis.

The EPA is keen to receive readers views on whether the report meets their needs, and their suggestions for future reports. Send your comments to soe.release@epa.qld.gov.au

Queensland State of the Environment

State of the Environment report 2003

State of the Environment report 1999