2019-02-18 GC Agenda Att 1 to Item 8 - Draft Environment Strategy

 Strategic outcomes – Waterways, wetlands and
 coasts
 a. Water quality, riparian areas and catchment health is protected and improved by partnering with
    landholders and stakeholders to actively manage and rehabilitate priority stream reaches.

 b. Aquatic biodiversity is improved through the preservation and enhancement of diverse instream,
    riparian and wetland habitats.

 c. Recreational and commercial fishing is undertaken in a sustainable way so there is no long-term
    decline in fish abundance and diversity.

 d. Point source and diffuse pollution is identified and effectively managed to reduce impacts on
    waterways, wetlands and coasts.

 e. Waterways, wetlands and coastal environments are protected, managed and maintained in their
    natural state and are enhanced to support healthy and diverse ecosystems.

 f. The quality and quantity of groundwater, surface water and wastewater discharge is optimised to
    minimise impacts to receiving waters, aquatic ecosystems and human health.

 g. The impacts of human use are carefully managed to protect ecosystem health and visual amenity,
    as well as to ensure the sustainable use of waterways and foreshores for residents, visitors and
    commercial operators.

 h. Noosa Council works effectively with all agencies with management responsibilities for waterways,
    wetlands and coastal areas.




Noosa Shire Environment Strategy                                                                    Page 27