By 1975, sand mining in the Noosa and Cooloola Shires had become virtually a dead issue, but other problems were claiming the attention of the Association, amongst which were real estate development, forestry activity and water extraction from the Cooloola sand mass.

The Association also embarked on a policy aimed at securing areas of unallocated State land for public ownership. Some of these, which included Keyser, Sheep and Goat Islands, have contributed greatly to the preservation of tidal wetlands within the estuary.

Aims

Of the Noosa Parks Association are to protect Noosa's natural environment and to promote excellence in social and urban environments