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Great Lakes Coastal Catchments Initiative (CCI)Last modified: June 23, 2009 - 2:25 PM
The Coastal Catchments Initiative (CCI) was a Federal Government program that sought to achieve reduction in land-based pollution of coastal environments.
Great Lakes Councils Coastal Catchments Initiative was one of eight projects across Australia. The purpose of the Great Lakes CCI was to identify ways to reduce the impact of sediments, nutrients and faecal coliforms on Wallis, Smiths and Myall Lakes. As a result of the initiative, Great Lakes Council produced a Water Quality Improvement Plan. This is the overarching plan for water quality improvement in the Great Lakes area. It outlines the actions required to protect and rehabilitate Wallis, Smiths and Myall Lakes. To inform the Water Quality Improvement Plan, a number of projects have been completed through the Coastal Catchments Initiative, these include:
· A computer based decision support system which can be used to assess the impact of different water quality management actions on the health of the lakes · A water quality assessment and planning tool to assist catchment officers and landholders identify where to focus water quality improvement activities · Economic analysis on the benefits of water quality improvements in the Great Lakes · An assessment of options for nutrient and development offset schemes in the Great Lakes · Designs for river bank rehabilitation projects and urban water quality improvement structures · A survey about the land management practices of rural landholders · An assessment of the benefits of riparian (stream bank) fencing and off stream watering on water quality and stream health on rural land · A strategy for water sensitive development and design · Heads of consideration for negotiating water quality provisions with developers. The Coastal Catchments Initiative was delivered in partnership with the Department of Environment and Climate Change (DECC) and guided by an Advisory Committee of community, industry and agency representatives.
This project was majority funded by the Australian Government through the Natural Heritage Trust. Contact details | ||||||||||
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