The Barron Catchment
The Barron River flows east from the Atherton Tablelands to the Coral Sea, north of Cairns in tropical North Queensland, Australia. The relatively short river system feeds from some of the wettest country in Australia and experiences regular storm events, 
especially during the wet season from December through to March.
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Slowing stormwater video
A changing landscape has been causing erosion problems. Farmers in the upper catchment build detention basins to slow water runoff during storm events. more....
Useful Documents
Catchment Co-ordinator
Evizel Seymour (07) 4095 7108
0437 635 043
Barron Delta Co-ordinator
Sylvia Conway 0407 166 234
Administration & Finance
Roxy Voyce (07) 4095 7109
RECENT EVENTS
Tilapia Buster
The official result for the day was a total of 485 Tilapia pulled from Tinaroo Dam
And the winners were.
Primary Schools
1st - Harry Henricks, Yungaburra Primary [130 fish]
2nd - Jessica Collins, Dimbulah Primary [69 fish]
3rd - Raechacha Seymour, Kairi Primary [61 fish]
High Schools
1st - Jessica Mostert, Dimbulah High [15 fish]
2nd - Kerry Jackson, Ravenshoe High [3 fish]
3rd - Cowan Cordell, Atherton High [1 fish]
Oreochromis mossambicus
looking into its mouth.
