2020-09-14 GC Agenda - Item 7 - Attachment 1 - Noosa River Oyster Ecosystem Restoration Project Annual Report No. 1

•   Facilitated a major scientific literature review and publication of results regarding the history of oyster reefs
    in South East Queensland.
•   Completed two Enviroforum seminars (Dr Chris Gillies, Dr Hugh Possingham) for Noosa Parks Association
    members and guests. Dr Chris Gillies also presented to the community at the Noosa Shire Council.
•   Contracted Ecological Service Professionals (ESP) to map all seagrass beds in the Noosa River estuary as well
    as to develop detailed habitat maps for potential oyster ecosystem restoration sites.
•   Held two ‘meetings of the Noosa Technical Advisory Group (TAG).
•   Identified key (initial) community partners.
•   Held consultation meetings with more than 67 key stakeholders and strengthened relationships with each of
    these wherever possible.
•   Provided communications content to Tourism Noosa.
•   Commenced scoping of the Noosa oyster gardening project, which will be a major community engagement
    vehicle.




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