Magnetic Island Nature Care Association
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    • World heritage Values of Magnetic Island
    • How you can help
  • About
    • History of MINCA
    • Become A Member
    • Renew Your Membership
  • Donations
  • Activities
  • Achievements
    • 2024 Environmental Writing Competition
    • 2021 Claude's Block
    • 2002 Bolger Bay Conservation Park
    • 1996 Nelly Bay Habitat Reserve
    • ARCHIVE NEWS
  • Environmental Resource Centre
    • Ecosystems of Magnetic Island
    • Geology of Magnetic Island
    • Birds of Magnetic Island
    • Butterflies of Magnetic Island
    • Frogs & Toads (Amphibians) of Magnetic Island
    • Feral Animals
    • Life in the ocean around Magnetic Island
    • Mammals of Magnetic Island
    • Plants of Magnetic Island
    • Weeds of Magnetic Island
    • Reptiles of Magnetic Island
    • Spiders, Insects & Bugs of Magnetic Island
    • Library & Links
    • Visitors' Guide
  • Gallery
  • Projects
    • Caring for the West Point Road
    • Dredge Spoil - Spoiling the Community
    • Protection of Radical Bay
    • Townsville Port expansion >
      • Flyer
    • Clear Water Townsville >
      • The Future of Cleveland Bay >
        • Historical Impacts of Silt Pollution
      • The Story So Far
      • Cleveland Bay: Current & Impacts
      • The Impact of Dredging
      • Dolphins, Dugongs & Turtles
      • Where Have All the Fish Gone?
      • Proposed Port Expansion & Master Plan
      • Port of Townsville's Changing Plans
      • How Many New Berths?
      • Big Enough Already!
      • Jobs and the Port
      • The $1.64 Billion Quesion: WHY?
      • Contact Clear Water Townsville
  • Publications
  • Contact
  • Environmental Writing Competition

ABOUT

About MINCA

Structure and transparency 
MINCA is an Incorporated Association, registered with the Australian Charities and not-for-profit Commission [ACNC].  It is run by volunteers elected annually by MINCA members to positions on the Management Committee. Meetings of the Management Committee are open to all MINCA members and invited guests.

Accountability 
MINCA accounts are audited in accordance with its Rules of Association and lodged with the ACNC.  Bank accounts are held with QCCU and account fees are minimized. MINCA activities are fully insured by arrangement with Qld Water and Land Carers Inc.

Rules of Association
Read MINCA's Rules of Association.

What do we do?
MINCA works to ensure that the species, habitats and biodiversity of World Heritage Magnetic Island and the waters around it are not damaged by human activity, and that development is sustainable and in line with the needs of future generations.
  • Weeding and re-vegetation
  • Manage Claude's Block
  • Manage the Bolger Bay Conservation Park
  • Assist Townsville City Council with the management of Nelly Bay Habitat Reserve
  • Contribute to clean-ups, environmental education and to environmental maintenance
  • Raise funds to assist environmental projects
  • Lobby for good environmental management policies and practices at all levels on Magnetic Island
  • Continue to build an online Magnetic Island Environmental Resource Centre

Become a member!
Visit our Become a member page for more information.
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Pandanus at Bolger Bay Conservation Park (Photo: Pen Sheridan)
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Young Magnetic Islanders run in celebration around the windmill they built from recycled materials as part of MINCA's energy-saving field day. (Photo: George Hirst, Magnetic Times)
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The Adelaide at very low tide, Cockle Bay (Photo: Charlie McColl)

Our current management committee

President: Gethin Morgan E: [email protected]
Vice-President: Charlie McColl
Secretary: Jenny Mulcahy

Treasurer: Annie Niven
Committee Member:  Wendy Tubman
Committee Member:  Andy Frost

Membership Officer: Christine Smith E: [email protected]

Help us build the Magnetic Island Environmental Resource Centre for all

We encourage you to add information to this website so that we can continue to build a detailed Environmental Resource Centre for Magnetic Island including information regarding  the plants, weeds and trees, native animals, birds, reptiles and frogs, butterflies, spiders, insects and bugs, geology and life in the ocean around Magnetic Island. If you'd like to contribute content to the MINCA Environmental Resource Centre simply contact us.

Donate to MINCA and to help us protect World Heritage Magnetic Island

Donations to MINCA are tax deductible under Australian Taxation legislation.
Contact us or go to our Donations page if you'd like to donate to support our work to help protect World Heritage Magnetic Island.
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WORLD HERITAGE MAGNETIC ISLAND - Worth caring for!

Magnetic Island Nature Care Association Incorporated (MINCA)
ABN: 74 879 004 873
PO Box 30, Magnetic Island Qld 4819

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  • Home
  • Our World Heritage Island
    • World heritage Values of Magnetic Island
    • How you can help
  • About
    • History of MINCA
    • Become A Member
    • Renew Your Membership
  • Donations
  • Activities
  • Achievements
    • 2024 Environmental Writing Competition
    • 2021 Claude's Block
    • 2002 Bolger Bay Conservation Park
    • 1996 Nelly Bay Habitat Reserve
    • ARCHIVE NEWS
  • Environmental Resource Centre
    • Ecosystems of Magnetic Island
    • Geology of Magnetic Island
    • Birds of Magnetic Island
    • Butterflies of Magnetic Island
    • Frogs & Toads (Amphibians) of Magnetic Island
    • Feral Animals
    • Life in the ocean around Magnetic Island
    • Mammals of Magnetic Island
    • Plants of Magnetic Island
    • Weeds of Magnetic Island
    • Reptiles of Magnetic Island
    • Spiders, Insects & Bugs of Magnetic Island
    • Library & Links
    • Visitors' Guide
  • Gallery
  • Projects
    • Caring for the West Point Road
    • Dredge Spoil - Spoiling the Community
    • Protection of Radical Bay
    • Townsville Port expansion >
      • Flyer
    • Clear Water Townsville >
      • The Future of Cleveland Bay >
        • Historical Impacts of Silt Pollution
      • The Story So Far
      • Cleveland Bay: Current & Impacts
      • The Impact of Dredging
      • Dolphins, Dugongs & Turtles
      • Where Have All the Fish Gone?
      • Proposed Port Expansion & Master Plan
      • Port of Townsville's Changing Plans
      • How Many New Berths?
      • Big Enough Already!
      • Jobs and the Port
      • The $1.64 Billion Quesion: WHY?
      • Contact Clear Water Townsville
  • Publications
  • Contact
  • Environmental Writing Competition