based on a comparison with a 2009 baseline] WQT2 By 2018: Include opportunities for re-vegetation and Further information about the location and enhancement of riparian vegetation and management of wetlands is available The extent of riparian vegetation ecosystems; at: http://wetlandinfo.ehp.qld.gov.au/wetlands/ is increased And there are case studies about wetland Use storm water planning process to: There is no net loss of the extent, management at: and an improvement in the Protect extent and processes of natural ecological processes and wetland systems environmental values, of natural Develop opportunities to improve ecological wetlands. processes and environmental values of [From Reef Water Quality wetland systems Protection Plan 2013] WQT3 By 2020, Reef-wide and locally Ensure adequate water quality targets in plan; http://reefcatchments.com.au/wetlands/ relevant water quality targets are contains information on the De Moleyns Develop and implement a water quality in place for urban, industrial, Lagoon rehabilitation project being undertaken monitoring program for water leaving the aquaculture and port activities and by Mackay Council in partnership with Reef storm water system to demonstrate stable or monitoring shows a stable or Catchments and the Queensland and Australian improving trend in outputs. improving trend. Governments. The project includes water quality monitoring component. Most Relevant 2020 Water Quality Targets WQT5 Traditional Owners, industry and Engage community in plan development and community are engaged in implementation; incorporate opportunities for water quality active involvement. improvement and monitoring. Most Relevant 2035 Economic Benefit Objectives EBO2 Protecting the Outstanding In developing the plan, review the plan Reef’s Universal Value is embedded through an impact assessment lens. Are there within decision making with any actions that could be avoided or impacts first avoided, then undertaken in a manner with less adverse mitigated and then, as a final impacts on GBR values? What could be done consideration, any residual to lessen any adverse impacts? What further impacts are offset to achieve a net rehabilitation could be incorporated to lessen environmental benefit the residual adverse impacts? Are there any remaining adverse impacts that should be offset? What opportunities does the plan provide for achieving net environmental benefits?
based on a comparison with a 2009 baseline] WQT2 By 2018: The extent of riparian vegetation is increased There is no net loss of the extent, and an improvement in the ecological processes and environmental values, of natural wetlands. [From Reef Water Quality Protection Plan 2013] Include opportunities for re-vegetation and enhancement of riparian vegetation and ecosystems; Use storm water planning process to: Protect extent and processes of natural wetland systems Develop opportunities to improve ecological processes and environmental values of wetland systems Further information about the location and management of wetlands is available at: http://wetlandinfo.ehp.qld.gov.au/wetlands/ And there are case studies about wetland management at: WQT3 By 2020, Reef-wide and locally relevant water quality targets are in place for urban, industrial, aquaculture and port activities and monitoring shows a stable or improving trend. Ensure adequate water quality targets in plan; Develop and implement a water quality monitoring program for water leaving the storm water system to demonstrate stable or improving trend in outputs. http://reefcatchments.com.au/wetlands/ contains information on the De Moleyns Lagoon rehabilitation project being undertaken by Mackay Council in partnership with Reef Catchments and the Queensland and Australian Governments. The project includes water quality monitoring component. Most Relevant 2020 Water Quality Targets WQT5 Traditional Owners, industry and community are engaged in water quality improvement and monitoring. Engage community in plan development and implementation; incorporate opportunities for active involvement. Most Relevant 2035 Economic Benefit Objectives EBO2 Protecting the Reef’s Outstanding Universal Value is embedded within decision making with impacts first avoided, then mitigated and then, as a final consideration, any residual impacts are offset to achieve a net environmental benefit In developing the plan, review the plan through an impact assessment lens. Are there any actions that could be avoided or undertaken in a manner with less adverse impacts on GBR values? What could be done to lessen any adverse impacts? What further rehabilitation could be incorporated to lessen the residual adverse impacts? Are there any remaining adverse impacts that should be offset? What opportunities does the plan provide for achieving net environmental benefits?
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