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The Noosa River Plan
Whole of catchment management
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Section 2
Contents
Message from the Mayor 4 Anchoring, mooring and living on the river 38
Introduction 5 Anchoring 38
Mooring 38
Noosa River Values 6
Catchment & Hydrology 6 Living on the river 39
Ecological values 8 Commerce & Infrastructure on the river 43
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Social and economic bene�� 10 Je����� 43
Catchment and waterway health 11 Establishing new businesses on the
Noosa River 44
Managing for change 12
Marine infrastructure 45
River Health and Biodiversity 13 Speed limits & public safety 46
Riparian and wetland habitats 13 Sust��������V 46
Oyster reef habitat 17 Noosa River mouth management 49
Benthic biodiversity 19
Working together 52
Barriers t������
e 21
Migratory shorebird habitat 23 Implementation 54
© Noosa Council 2019
Marine turtles nes�����
at 24 Action Plan 57
Rur���� 26
Monitoring and Evaluation 64
Unsealed rural roads 27
References & Literature 65
www.noosa.qld.gov.au ������ 28
General Enquiries: 8.30 am - 5.00 pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) ����������
ces - industry 29
By telephone: (07) 5329 6500 (including a�er hours emergencies)
By email: [email protected] ����������
ces - individual pr���V30
Fax: (07) 5329 6501 ��
ering 31
Street Address: 9 Pelican Street, TEWANTIN
Coastal algal blooms 33
Postal address: PO Box 141, TEWANTIN QLD 4565
Wastewater treatment 34
Sewage Treatment Plants 34
Acknowledgements Residen����
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ystems 35
Living on the river 36
Council wishes to thank all interested stakeholders who have pro������������
gy to help guide the
development of this strategy. Sustainable Use & Enjoyment 37
Disclaimer Recrea�����
�� 37
Noosa River Marine Zone 37
Informa��� ontained in this document is based on available informa��� ���������������� es and
diagrams are indica�e only and should be referred to as such. This is a strategic document which deals with technical
ma�ers in a summary way only������������ s accept no responsibility for any loss occasioned to any person
����� efraining fr������� eliance upon any material contained in this document
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Contents
Message from the Mayor Anchoring, mooring and living on the river 38
Introduction Anchoring 38
Mooring 38
Noosa River Values
Living on the river 39
Catchment & Hydrology
Commerce & Infrastructure on the river 43
Ecological values
Je 43
Social and economic bene 10
Establishing new businesses on the
Catchment and waterway health 11
Noosa River 44
Managing for change 12
Marine infrastructure 45
River Health and Biodiversity 13
Speed limits & public safety 46
Riparian and wetland habitats 13 Sust 46
Oyster reef habitat 17 Noosa River mouth management 49
Benthic biodiversity 19 Working together 52
Barriers t e 21
Implementation 54
© Noosa Council 2019 Migratory shorebird habitat 23
Marine turtles nes at 24 Action Plan 57
Rur 26
Monitoring and Evaluation 64
Unsealed rural roads 27
References & Literature 65
www.noosa.qld.gov.au 28
General Enquiries: 8.30 am - 5.00 pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) ces - industry 29
By telephone: (07) 5329 6500 (including a er hours emergencies)
ces - individual pr 2130
By email: [email protected]
Fax: (07) 5329 6501 ering 31
Street Address: 9 Pelican Street, TEWANTIN
Coastal algal blooms 33
Postal address: PO Box 141, TEWANTIN QLD 4565
Wastewater treatment 34
Sewage Treatment Plants 34
Acknowledgements Residen ysBms 35
Living on the river 36
Council wishes to thank all interested stakeholders who have pro gy to Help guide the
development of this strategy. Sustainable Use & Enjoyment 37
DyKXa FT at=le Recrea 37
Noosa River Marine Zone 37
Informa ontained in this document is based on available informa es and
diagrams are indica efbnly and should be referred to as such. This is a strategic document which deals with technical
MMR MIOMC Rei lAVA CN ALAN s accept no responsibility for any loss occasioned to any person
lie: lal falmie eliance upon any material contained in this document I (LLSection 3
Message from the Mayor Intr����
The Noosa River begins as a small stream in the the impacts of hundreds of powered cra���� The Noosa River system is the major waterway of the The Noosa River Plan outlines river planning,
northernmost reaches of Cooloola. It then snakes take their toll. Furthermore, recent research has Noosa Shire and forms part of the Noosa Biosphere community and environmental values of the river,
its way for 60 km through the Great Sandy Na��� revealed the historical decline of aqua������ Reserve ®. The river is recognised interna����� or and ecological and hydrological characteris������
Park to end in a wondrous tangle of remarkable in the river, mos����������� acular recent its high environmental and scenic v���� wing from catchment. It highlights key management challenges
lakes in Noosa Shire. r������� ���W ers in the river bed. This is the catchment’s rich biodiversity and habitat. ������� ������� velopment impacts,
cause for genuine concern. habitat des������� eased visitor and boa��
The Noosa River system is as integral to the Noosa Many Noosa residents have a long-held, deep social numbers and a changing climate.
Shire's charm as are its na����� s and beaches. Even back in 2001, a Healthy Waterways publica�� c����������� er as the lifeblood of the
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On an������ y, hundreds of locals and visitors ����� over the Waterways of South-East community, which contributes to a strong sense of This plan is structured under three priority areas:
can be found enjoying the grassy parklands Queensland ask������ t ques������� place. The waterways and wetlands of the catchment
alongside the river next to Gympie Terrace. While Noosa River: "Will we love it to death?" also form a vital part of the Kabi Kabi tr����� lands • River health and biodiversity
children frolic in the shallows, kites, sea eagles and with ongoing cultur����� ance. • Sustainable use and enjoyment
ospreys hover overhead, hun��� ������� Of course, we must ensure that we do not wreak
further damag���������� t natural asset, The Noosa River is a valuable natural, social and • Working together.
���� ters are also plen�������� ful anglers
cas������ om shore, je����� t. Meanwhile, and this Plan is part of that undertaking by Noosa economic asset to the people of the region and Each priority area has sever�������� es and
canoeists and stand-up-paddle boarders slip past; Council. visitors alike. details a number of management issues including
the ferry toots its horn, and motorboats laden with threa����������������� ell as current
sightseers head upstream to the river's Everglades. I congratulate the Council sta�,community The vision for the Noosa River system is that
and poten����� e managemen����������
representa�es, residents, business owners and my it’s celebrated as the healthiest in South-east
pro��������� ��� amework for managing
It w���������W ������ e on the economic fellow Councillors on working together to create Queensland and managed and protected for the
���� erent threats and impacts and this has guided
value of the Noosa River, and arguably one this important document. greatest well-being of the community, now and
the development of the 5-y�������� or
shouldn't try. Its real worth is be�er measured in into the future.
implementa��
human wellbeing and in safeguarded biodiversity. If the Noosa River is to maintain its enviable health
ra��, and hopefully improve its biodiversity, then The Noosa River Plan has been prepared to achieve
The Noosa River regularly achieves the highest this Plan is an essen������ t for that e�ort. this vision and seeks to maintain and improve on the
health ra�������N ast Queensland. That is environmental and community values associated
in large part because so much of the river resides Everyone can play a role in prot����� with the river system, by managing key threats to
���������������� ���� ark. And enhancing our spectacular river system. these values, and responding to change.
for that we have environment����� ts to thank,
���������������� arks Associa�� The Plan applies to Noosa’s freshwater creeks,
��������������W ee. During the wetlands, lakes, river estuary, coastal creeks and
1960s, 1970s and 1980s, many ba��� ere fought groundwater, and incorporates a whole-of-catchment
by these groups to stop logging, mining and management approach to land-based and on-river
development in Cooloola. ������������� an be achieved through
improved land and water management pr����
The success of those lobbyists guarantees that our and on-gr�������� a����� egulatory
river has a healthy start in life. It also resonates with compliance, and be�er monitoring of the river and
many in today's community, especially those many its environs.
individuals and organisa����� on���W o focus
their e�orts on river and catchment health. Much of this can only be done e��� ely through
a partnership approach, involving residents,
But their e�orts are no reason for complacency. community groups, tr����� wners, industry,
There are s��� yriad human in�������� businesses and the relevant government agencies.
waterways. Sediment from the Kin Kin catchment, Tony Wellington
�������� om Noosaville and Tewan���� Noosa Mayor
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Message from the Mayor Intr
The Noosa River begins as a small stream in the the impacts of hundreds of powered cra The Noosa River system is the major waterway of the The Noosa River Plan outlines river planning,
northernmost reaches of Cooloola. It then snakes take their toll. Furthermore, recent research has Noosa Shire and forms part of the Noosa Biosphere community and environmental values of the river,
its way for 60 km through the Great Sandy Na ? revealed the historical decline of aqua Reserve ©. The river is recognised interna or and ecological and hydrological characteris
Park to end in a wondrous tangle of remarkable in the river, mos acular recent its high environmental and scenic v wiltg from catchment. It highlights key management challenges
lakes in Noosa Shire. r fersin the river bed. This is the catchment’s rich biodiversity and habitat. velojiment impacts,
cause for genuine concern. habitat des eased visitor and boa ?
The Noosa River system is as integral to the Noosa Many Noosa residents have a long-held, deep social numbers and a changing climate.
Shire's charm as are its na s ald beaches. Even back in 2001, a Healthy Waterways publica ? Cc er as the lifeblood of the
Onan y, hundreds of locals and visitors oveklthe Waterways of South-East community, which contributes to a strong sense of This plan is structured under three priority areas:
can be found enjoying the grassy parklands Queensland ask t qfles place. The waterways and wetlands of the catchment
alongside the river next to Gympie Terrace. While Noosa River: "Will we love it to death?" also form a vital part of the Kabi Kabi tr lands e River health and biodiversity
children frolic in the shallows, kites, sea eagles and with ongoing cultur anced e Sustainable use and enjoyment
ospreys hover overhead, hun ? Of course, we must ensure that we do not wreak
ters are also plen ful anglers further damag t natural asset, The Noosa River is a valuable natural, social and e Working together.
cas om sflore, je t. Meanwhile, and this Plan is part of that undertaking by Noosa economic asset to the people of the region and Each priority area has sever es ana
canoeists and stand-up-paddle boarders slip past; Council. visitors alike. details a number of management issues including
the ferry toots its horn, and motorboats laden with threa ell as cuftent
sightseers head upstream to the river's Everglades. | congratulate the Council sta _, community The vision for the Noosa River system is that and poten e managemen
representa e&) residents, business owners and my it’s celebrated as the healthiest in South-east
pro anigwork for managing
ltw ? e orkithe economic fellow Councillors on working together to create Queensland and managed and protected for the
erent threats and impacts and this has guided
value of the Noosa River, and arguably one this important document. greatest well-being of the community, now and the development of the 5-y or ?
shouldn't try. Its real worth is be er measured in into the future. implementa ?
human wellbeing and in safeguarded biodiversity. If the Noosa River is to maintain its enviable health
ra , and hopefully improve its biodiversity, then The Noosa River Plan has been prepared to achieve
The Noosa River regularly achieves the highest this Plan is an essen t forthat e ort. this vision and seeks to maintain and improve on the
health ra ast Queensland. That is environmental and community values associated
in large part because so much of the river resides Everyone can play a role in prot with the river system, by managing key threats to
atk. And enhancing our spectacular river system. these values, and responding to change.
for that we have environment ts to thank,
arks Ass@cia ? The Plan applies to Noosa’s freshwater creeks,
ee. Dtiring the wetlands, lakes, river estuary, coastal creeks and
1960s, 1970s and 1980s, many ba era fought groundwater, and incorporates a whole-of-catchment
by these groups to stop logging, mining and a ». management approach to land-based and on-river
development in Cooloola. an be achieved through
improved land and water management pr
The success of those lobbyists guarantees that our aoe and on-gr a ? egulatory
river has a healthy start in life. It also resonates with compliance, and be er monitoring of the river and
many in today's community, especially those many its environs.
individuals and organisa orel o fibcus
their e orts on river and catchment health. Much of this can only be done e el through
a partnership approach, involving residents,
But their e orts are no reason for complacency. community groups, tr wnfrs, industry,
There are s yriad human in businesses and the relevant government agencies.
waterways. Sediment from the Kin Kin catchment, Tony Wellington
om Noosaville and Tewan Noosa Mayor
I LL"Section 4
Noosa River Values With its headwaters emerging from the Cooloola a con����etland system which extends up to Tin
�������� eat Sandy Na���� ark, the Can Bay.
catchment encompasses around 854 square
Catchment & Hydrology kilometres and includes a stream network of ������������� er encompasses Lake
Cootharaba (the largest of the lakes), fed by the
approximately 1,505 kilometres.
The Noosa River catchment is one of two major river systems located in the Noosa Shire and covers 63% of the freshwater tributaries of Teewah Creek in the north,
Noosa Local Government Area. The Noosa River is one of the few Queensland Rivers and the rural hinterland creeks of Kin Kin, Cooloothin
that enjoy a con���� ear-round freshwater in�w and Ringtail in the west. The catchment also includes
It has substan��� oundwater input from a number smaller coastal waterways tha�� w directly to the
of sources including large sand masses and undula�� sea.
landscapes, and is connected via groundwater through
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catchment encompasses around 854 square
Catchment & Hydrology kilometres and includes a stream network of er encompasses Lake
approximately 1,505 kilometres. Cootharaba (the largest of the lakes), fed by the
freshwater tributaries of Teewah Creek in the north,
The Noosa River catchment is one of two major river systems located in the Noosa Shire and covers 63% of the
Noosa Local Government Area. The Noosa River is one of the few Queensland Rivers and the rural hinterland creeks of Kin Kin, Cooloothin
that enjoy acon edt-round freshwater in vél and Ringtail in the west. The catchment also includes
River Catchments In Noosa LGA It has substan oulftdwater input from a number smaller coastal waterways tha w Wirectly to the
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Ecological values under the Environmental Prot����P ater) Policy
2009. The management intent for these waters is to
This spectacular and extensive system of freshwater,
brackish and saline lakes, marshes, heathlands
Along the seaward edge of the river catchment,
the coastal creeks and wallum vegeta��� ea
The Noosa River is arguably south-east Queensland’s maintain an e��� �������� ater c���� and estuary, is one of few such complex wetland stronghold for threatened species including acid
only substan��� -natural major river system, due systems on the eastern-Australian seaboard. frogs, Ground Parrots and Glossy Black Cockatoos.
to the considerable areas of remnant vegeta��� The Noosa River Wetlands and Lake Weyba are listed The beaches and sand dunes provide nes��
Large areas of undisturbed bushland adjoining the in the Wetlands of Na������W ance Directory The majority of the estuary falls within 6,000ha of habitats for the endangered loggerhead and
headwaters of the river are protected as Na��� and cons��W e a groundwater-fed connected system declared Fish Habitat Areas (FHA). Queensland’s vulnerable green marine turtles every summer.
Park or State Forest, and over 100 Council-managed which provides discharge to swamps, springs, FHA networks are protected against physical
Bushland Conserva��� eserves are located creeks, lakes, the estuary and coastal environment. disturbance from coastal development, while s�� Surveys of migratory shorebirds have revealed
throughout the catchment. These wetlands play an important hydrological and allowing leg�������V t of Noosa’s FHAs are the Noosa River mouth, sandbanks and adjoining
ecological role including: ���� d ‘management A’ (of the highest value) Noosa North Shore as an area of ‘Na���
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The upper reaches of the river are near pris���� and are vital to the commercial and recrea��� and Interna������W ance’ for shorebird
• groundwater recharge and discharge ���� s of the region. These areas include the conserva�����V tralia. More than 50 species of
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changes progressively closer to the river mouth. The • surface water in��
a�� largest seagrass beds in south-east Queensland, shorebirds have been recorded, including many
river foreshores are mostly developed through the • ���
ontrol through short-term storage of long reaches of fringing mangroves forests which species protected under interna����� eements.
lower reaches around Tewan����� ville and Noosa ���aters feature all seven of the Sunshine Coast’s known
Heads, with some areas of Noosa North Shore and mangrove species, and saltmarsh areas, home to The Noosa River system forms part of the Noosa
• habitat for popula����� �e plants and
around the lakes s���� taining a natural riparian the vulnerable Water Mouse. Biosphere Reserve ® which was designated by the
animals, including threatened species
edge. United Na���N duca������ n�������� al
• habitats for animals at vulnerable stages in their The Noosa River is unique among Queensland Organisa�� s (UNESCO) Man and the Biosphere
life cycles estuaries in that it tr������ om freshwater to Program in 2007 – it w���� st for Queensland. This
���� ant parts of the catchment’s freshwaters
and estuary are designated ‘high ecological value’ • refuge for animals during drought. hypersaline waters in the lakes. The freshwater designa����� xtended by UNESCO for a further
lowlands provide habitat for endangered freshwater 10 years in 2019.
��H such as the Honey Blue-eye and Oxleyan Pygmy
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Ecological values under the Environmental Prot aftr) Policy This spectacular and extensive system of freshwater, Along the seaward edge of the river catchment,
2009. The management intent for these waters is to brackish and saline lakes, marshes, heathlands the coastal creeks and wallum vegeta eal
The Noosa River is arguably south-east Queensland’s maintain ane ? ater c ? and estuary, is one of few such complex wetland stronghold for threatened species including acid
only substan -natural major river system, due systems on the eastern-Australian seaboard. frogs, Ground Parrots and Glossy Black Cockatoos.
to the considerable areas of remnant vegeta The Noosa River Wetlands and Lake Weyba are listed The beaches and sand dunes provide nes ?
Large areas of undisturbed bushland adjoining the in the Wetlands of Na and Directory The majority of the estuary falls within 6,000ha of habitats for the endangered loggerhead and
headwaters of the river are protected as Na ? and cons e & groundwater-fed connected system declared Fish Habitat Areas (FHA). Queensland’s vulnerable green marine turtles every summer.
which provides discharge to swamps, springs, FHA networks are protected against physical
Park or State Forest, and over 100 Council-managed
Bushland Conserva eserves are located creeks, lakes, the estuary and coastal environment. disturbance from coastal development, while s Surveys of migratory shorebirds have revealed
These wetlands play an important hydrological and allowing leg t of Noosa’s FHAs are the Noosa River mouth, sandbanks and adjoining
throughout the catchment.
ecological role including: d ‘ralanagement A’ (of the highest value) Noosa North Shore as an area of ‘Na ?
The upper reaches of the river are near pris e groundwater recharge and discharge and are vital to the commercial and recrea and Interna ané’ for shorebird
turalf&cology and character s of the region. These areas include the conserva tralfa. More than 50 species of
changes progressively closer to the river mouth. The e surface waterin a ? largest seagrass beds in south-east Queensland, shorebirds have been recorded, including many
river foreshores are mostly developed through the orftrol through short-term storage of long reaches of fringing mangroves forests which species protected under interna eements.
lower reaches around Tewan ville and Noosa aters feature all seven of the Sunshine Coast’s known
Heads, with some areas of Noosa North Shore and habitat for popula elfilants and mangrove species, and saltmarsh areas, home to The Noosa River system forms part of the Noosa
around the lakes s taiffing a natural riparian animals, including threatened species the vulnerable Water Mouse. Biosphere Reserve ® which was designated by the
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edge. habitats for animals at vulnerable stages in their
The Noosa River is unique among Queensland Organisa s (UNESCO) Man and the Biosphere
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and estuary are designated ‘high ecological value’ refuge for animals during drought. hypersaline waters in the lakes. The freshwater designa xterided by UNESCO for a further
lowlands provide habitat for endangered freshwater 10 years in 2019.
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Social and economic benefits recrea�����
river.
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ospects for living on the
catchment. Today, local agricultural opera���� e Catchment and waterway
small scale but diverse with land s�������� or
For thousands of years the Noosa River has
The river also provides a livelihood for many,
stock and crops, as well as a host of other uses which health
provided a focal point for the Kabi Kabi tr����� build rural enterprise.
owners. The bounty of the riv����� oysters, pipis including commer��������� ourism. Since 2001, Noosa Council has been part of one
- were traded throughout indigenous c����s Commercial je���� a��������� erse range of Australia’s most comprehensive freshwater,
Noosa’s Local Economic Plan iden����� al
and she��� middens are now a characteris��� of motorised and non-motorised watercra�� or eco estuarine and marine monitoring programs delivered
enterprise as a priority sector moving forward. The
the banks of the lower Noosa River. Fishing seasons tours and hire, whilst the popularity of recrea��� by Healthy Land and Water (formerly Healthy
plan recognises that Noosa is already well known for
were linked t���� wering seasons of certain ����� oughout the estuar���� shore Waterways).
food, and the increasing demand for clean, green,
plan����� ere speared and oysters accessed by supports local businesses. These industries rely
sustainably-produced local food and beverages
on a healthy river system and c���� ely provide This Ecosystem Health Monitoring Program
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diving. When Eur����� st visited the area, this suggests there ar��������W o build on the local
trade con����� ���� esources were gradually residents and visitors with a host of recrea��� provides an annual health assessment of south-
agriculture sector and establish a premier food and
depleted by a burgeoning popula��� ���������� eshly caught seafood. east Queensland’s major catchments, estuaries and
beverage brand.
Moreton Bay. It delivers a Report Card ra��� om
The natural beauty of the river, its habitats and On a broader scale, the hinterland areas of the A (excellent) to F (poor) for each river catchment,
The bene����� ommunity derives from the
wildlife are now a drawcard for relaxing, socialising river catchment, historically cleared f������ based on the monitoring results.
Noosa River system are underpinned by good water
and enjoyment. Hundreds of thousands of domes�� the 1850s to 1900s, were the early founda����
quality, healthy habitats and diverse and abundant
and interna������ ors access the river each year Noosa’s economy. These areas evolved as the heart Over the last 18 years, the Report Card for the Noosa
aqua��� e. These bene��� e of social, cultural and
which generates millions of dollars for the local and of the Shire’s rural indus�������� , beef and River catchment has consisten����� ted between
economic importance and contribute to our quality
state economy. dairy ca��� omprising the major sectors, followed A (excellent c�������� good c��������
of life.
b����� ant fruit and vegetable pr������� is the best in the region.
The Noosa estuary is a focal point for recrea��� local freshwater creeks and wetlands provided water
water sports and visit���������� ers safe for stock and crop irriga������������ The monitoring also picks up long-term ‘trends’
anchorage for cruising yachts, mooring loca��� or and con���W o play a pivotal role in a pr���e about pollutant loads in Noosa’s waterways which
have increased due to an increase in sediment (mud)
and nutrients generated from the land.
The data also shows nutrient increases and water
clarity decreases throughout the river reaches
downstream of Lake Cootharaba, including Lake
Cooroibah and the lower Noosa estuary.
Also across the catchment, an interconnected
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For thousands of years the Noosa River has stock and crops, as well as a host of other uses which health
The river also provides a livelihood for many,
provided a focal point for the Kabi Kabi tr build rural enterprise.
owners. The bounty of the riv oysters, pipis including commer ourism. Since 2001, Noosa Council has been part of one
- were traded throughout indigenous c B Commercial je a erse range Noosa’s Local Economic Plan iden al of Australia’s most comprehensive freshwater,
and she mitidens are now a characteris ? of motorised and non-motorised watercra or eco enterprise as a priority sector moving forward. The estuarine and marine monitoring programs delivered
the banks of the lower Noosa River. Fishing seasons tours and hire, whilst the popularity of recrea plan recognises that Noosa is already well known for by Healthy Land and Water (formerly Healthy
were linked t wéerling seasons of certain oughiout the estuar sh@re food, and the increasing demand for clean, green, Waterways).
supports local businesses. These industries rely
plan ere speared and oysters accessed by sustainably-produced local food and beverages
diving. When Eur st visited the area, this ona healthy river system and c ely provide suggests there ar o bufld on the local This Ecosystem Health Monitoring Program
trade con esolirces were gradually residents and visitors with a host of recrea ? agriculture sector and establish a premier food and provides an annual health assessment of south-
depleted by a burgeoning popula eshly caught seafood. beverage brand. east Queensland’s major catchments, estuaries and
Moreton Bay. It delivers a Report Card ra onl
The natural beauty of the river, its habitats and On a broader scale, the hinterland areas of the The bene ommunity derives from the A (excellent) to F (poor) for each river catchment,
wildlife are now a drawcard for relaxing, socialising river catchment, historically cleared f Noosa River system are underpinned by good water based on the monitoring results.
the 1850s to 1900s, were the early founda
and enjoyment. Hundreds of thousands of domes quality, healthy habitats and diverse and abundant
and interna ors access the river each year Noosa’s economy. These areas evolved as the heart aqua e. THlese bene e oflsocial, cultural and Over the last 18 years, the Report Card for the Noosa
which generates millions of dollars for the local and of the Shire’s rural indus , bedi and economic importance and contribute to our quality River catchment has consisten tedietween
state economy. dairy ca omprising the major sectors, followed of life. A (excellent c goodic
b ant fruit and vegetable pr is the best in the region.
The Noosa estuary is a focal point for recrea local freshwater creeks and wetlands provided water
water sports and visit ers safe BP for stock and crop irriga f oe The monitoring also picks up long-term ‘trends’
anchorage for cruising yachts, mooring loca ore and con o filay a pivotal role in a pr el? ) “i about pollutant loads in Noosa’s waterways which
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River Health and Biodiversity
Managing for change The Noosa River Marine Zones, in place since 2009,
regulate some boa��� elated uses, however these The Noosa Environment Strategy has iden��� • Community Bushland Care Program
The Noosa River system is a natural asset facing rules are not well understood or typically observed by several core strat����������� comes under • Keep It in Kin Kin partner project
increasing pressures. On a broad catchment scale the recrea����� �������� oss Queensland, the theme of Waterways, Wetlands & Coasts. Many • The Noosa Planning Scheme.
managemen������ e required to protect the the recrea����� ����� try has expanded rapidly of these are related to our community’s desire to
quality of water in the system. with one in every 19 people now owning a boat and/ maintain a healthy and biodiverse river. To support However clear gaps exist in our c���� e knowledge
or a Jet Ski. This leads to high demand for marine achievement of these outc������������� regarding the ‘habitat c��������� s
Sedimen��������������� om rural and infrastructure to service this growth. River Plan seeks to achieve three ke����� es; waterway����������� egard to steep
urban areas a�ects water quality, aqua����W ats headwater areas, freshwater creeks and tributaries.
and biodiversity. Riparian areas and wetlands can The Noosa River accommodates cruising yachts, over 1. Aqua����� ersity is improved, preserved
DRAFT
be degraded by both urban development and 100 swing moorings for recrea���� essels, boats and enhanced in diverse instream, riparian and In 2017 Council commissioned a c����
overgrazing. Water is extracted from freshwater creeks at anchor and houseboats for living on the river. wetland habitats. assessment of Shire’s waterways which included
and wetlands in rural areas for irriga����� tock. For many years there has been a prolifera���� an assessment of their recovery poten��� o
2. Water quality is improved through whole of
Water bores throughout the catchment also provide abandoned and derelict vessels in the river, anchored rehabilita��� �orts. This informa������� form
catchment management and sustainable use
residents with access to groundwater reserves, vessels le��� �ended f������������ the new Planning Scheme in the further prot���
management on land and in riparian areas.
whilst town water supplies are drawn from the upper and swing moorings located in seagrass meadows of key areas and will guide future rehabilita��
catchment for residents in urban areas of the Cooloola of declared Fish Habitat Areas. These v����� en 3. P������ ces are iden��������� ge strategies and partner projects. The waterways
Coast. occup��������������� er and contribute into the river is e��� ely managed to reduce assessment applied to:
to conges�����W er and safety concerns for other impacts on waterways, wetlands and coasts.
The residen����� ����������� e is about river users. People live on the river without the • Steep headwater areas
54,000 people, however during peak holiday periods required approvals with some on-board occupants
����� e can increase markedly with overnight discharging waste directly into the river. Riparian and wetland habitats • Freshwater creeks and tributaries
visitors and day visitors. For example, the Noosa region • Paperbark/sedgeland dominated non-riparian
Managing this demand while keeping the ecological Riparian areas and wetlands are important to wetlands
welcomed 2 million overnight and day visitors who
and social values of the river is the greatest challenge water quality and the overall health of the river
spend almost $900 million in the year to March 2018, • Noosa River estuary.
of all management agencies involved with river, and catchment due to their vital hydrological and
and these trends are likely to con���� ourism Noosa
the Noosa community as a whole. ecological r������ ering surf����� , regula��
Annual Report, 2017-18). This seasonal in��� esults
water temperatures and providing habitat for Keep It in Kin Kin
in high volumes of boat tra������� er and high
wildlif�����������W ats can be impacted
numbers of people using foreshore areas along the In addition to the LIDAR analysis to analyse the extent of
by weeds and pest animals, as well as human uses
lower reaches of the estuary. soil loss from landslips, this partner project incorporated
including vegeta������ , overgrazing and urban
development, and in some instances, recrea��� an extensive survey of Kin Kin’s creek banks to locate
use. infestations of Cats Claw Creeper vine (Dolichandra
(Macfadyena) unguis-cati).
When degraded riparian areas in the estuary are This ‘transformer ‘weed species is a riparian menace. It
coupled with high levels of boat wash, accelerated smothers trees, shrubs and understory species in riparian
streambank erosion occurs which further diminishes areas, causes canopy collapse of mature trees due to the
the environmental services these habitats provide. weight of vines, and can change soil chemistry.
A number of ke���� �es are underway to help Left untreated Cat’s Claw Creeper dominates and
conserve riparian areas and wetlands on public and completely degrades the integrity of riparian habitats and
private lands including: creek banks, causing erosion and reducing biodiversity.
• Environment Lev���������� ogram Stage 2 of Keep It in Kin Kin proposes implementation of a
rural landholder extension program to support landholders
• Land for Wildlife
to protect riparian areas and wetlands, improve land
• Voluntary Conserva����eements
management practices and reduce rural runoff.
• Bushland Conserva���eserve management
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Managing for change The Noosa River Marine Zones, in place since 2009,
regulate some boa elated uses, however these The Noosa Environment Strategy has iden ? e Community Bushland Care Program
The Noosa River system is a natural asset facing rules are not well understood or typically observed by several core strat comes under e Keep It in Kin Kin partner project
increasing pressures. On a broad catchment scale the recrea oss Queensland, the theme of Waterways, Wetlands & Coasts. Many e The Noosa Planning Scheme.
managemen e required to protect the the recrea try has expanded rapidly of these are related to our community’s desire to
quality of water in the system. with one in every 19 people now owning a boat and/ maintain a healthy and biodiverse river. To support However clear gaps exist in our c e knowledge
ora Jet Ski. This leads to high demand for marine achievement of these outc regarding the ‘habitat c Ss ?
Sedimen om ruralzand infrastructure to service this growth. River Plan seeks to achieve three ke es; waterway egard to steep
urban areas a ects water quality, aqua atsP headwater areas, freshwater creeks and tributaries.
and biodiversity. Riparian areas and wetlands can The Noosa River accommodates cruising yachts, over 1 Aqua ersity is improved, preserved
be degraded by both urban development and 100 swing moorings for recrea essels, boats and enhanced in diverse instream, riparian and In 2017 Council commissioned ac ?
overgrazing. Water is extracted from freshwater creeks at anchor and houseboats for living on the river. wetland habitats. assessment of Shire’s waterways which included
and wetlands in rural areas for irriga tock. For many years there has been a prolifera Water quality is improved through whole of an assessment of their recovery poten Oo
Water bores throughout the catchment also provide abandoned and derelict vessels in the river, anchored catchment management and sustainable use rehabilita orts. This informa form
residents with access to groundwater reserves, vessels le ended f management on land and in riparian areas. the new Planning Scheme in the further prot ?
whilst town water supplies are drawn from the upper and swing moorings located in seagrass meadows of key areas and will guide future rehabilita ?
catchment for residents in urban areas of the Cooloola of declared Fish Habitat Areas. These v en Pp cesMre iden ge fe strategies and partner projects. The waterways
Coast. occup er and céintribute into the river ise el) managed to reduce assessment applied to:
to conges er afild safety concerns for other impacts on waterways, wetlands and coasts.
The residen ? e is about river users. People live on the river without the e Steep headwater areas
54,000 people, however during peak holiday periods required approvals with some on-board occupants Riparian and wetland habitats Freshwater creeks and tributaries
e can increase markedly with overnight discharging waste directly into the river.
Paperbark/sedgeland dominated non-riparian
visitors and day visitors. For example, the Noosa region
welcomed 2 million overnight and day visitors who Managing this demand while keeping the ecological Riparian areas and wetlands are important to wetlands
spend almost $900 million in the year to March 2018, and social values of the river is the greatest challenge water quality and the overall health of the river Noosa River estuary.
and these trends are likely to con ourism Noosa of all management agencies involved with river, and catchment due to their vital hydrological and
Annual Report, 2017-18). This seasonal in esults the Noosa community as a whole. ecological r ering surf , regula ?
in high volumes of boat tra er an@ high water temperatures and providing habitat for Keep It in Kin Kin
wildlif ats cafilbe impacted
numbers of people using foreshore areas along the by weeds and pest animals, as well as human uses In addition to the LIDAR analysis to analyse the extent of
lower reaches of the estuary. including vegeta , overgrazing and urban soil loss from landslips, this partner project incorporated
development, and in some instances, recrea ? an extensive survey of Kin Kin’s creek banks to locate
A. use. infestations of Cats Claw Creeper vine (Dolichandra
(Macfadyena) unguis-cati).
S e When degraded riparian areas in the estuary are
vi ow
4 lp ee oF, id coupled with high levels of boat wash, accelerated This ‘transformer ‘weed species is a riparian menace. It
iw smothers trees, shrubs and understory species in riparian
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at ¥ - 4 areas, causes canopy collapse of mature trees due to the
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A Ae ie bi 3) < A number of ke e&lare underway to help Left untreated Cat’s Claw Creeper dominates and
conserve riparian areas and wetlands on public and completely degrades the integrity of riparian habitats and
De private lands including: creek banks, causing erosion and reducing biodiversity.
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CaN a nh Environment Lev ogranfl Stage 2 of Keep It in Kin Kin proposes implementation of a
Lr e rural landholder extension program to support landholders
ak. ie i e Land for Wildlife to protect riparian areas and wetlands, improve land
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ii Beers e Voluntary Conserva eements management practices and reduce rural runoff.
e Bushland Conserva eserve management
I (LLSection 8
Steep headwaters Other areas within the Noosa River catchment
Freshwater creeks and tributaries • Inves�a������� a���� arbon, water
containing similar geology have comparable issues,
quality, vegeta������� er���� sets where
Steep headwaters comprise mostly of con��� such as the Sandy Creek sub-catchment (refer Map 4).
Freshwater creeks and tributaries progressively relevant to riparian areas.
drainage lines and waterways that are int��� ent in
transfer sediments downstream with accumula����
nature. The c��������� t demonstrated steep Recommenda������� ��������� t that
������ orma�������������������
headwaters in Noosa consistently occur at the 80-90 could result in the reten����� einstatement of
���� ant erosion and sediment removal occurring
metre contour and above this contour mass failures deep rooted vegeta��� o stabilise vulnerable steep
on the outside bends. Due to vegeta���������
(i.e. landlslips) have occurred in the 2011 and 2013 headwater areas, include:
changed hydrological regimes throughout the catchment,
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• Targeted management of Cats Claw Creeper and accelerated erosion of outside bends are a key issue that
other transformer weeds. requires careful a�en������� ement focussed on
When mass failures occur in the steep headwater
stabilising these areas.
areas, sedimen����������� w down the
DRAFT
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hillside into the waterway networks belo������ slips and erosion has or is likely to occur. F������ ���������� value freshwater
water quality, aqua����W a������������
• Large-scale revegeta����V
teep headwater areas. creeks and tributaries are iden������ otected
therefore impera�e land above the 80-90 metre
reaches in good c���� , “unprotected reaches of
contour is manag����� ely with due regard to • Pr������ �e forest managemen������
regional conserva������ ance”, and “reaches of local
maintaining deep rooted trees and shrubs to ensure and regrowth reten����W argeted areas.
conserva��� alue”. These waterway reaches are the
the integrity of the fragile steep headwaters is • Inves�a������� a���� arbon, water highest priority for resourcing in order to keep them in
maintained. quality, vegeta������� er���� sets where good c����� efer Map 5).
possible into steep headwater areas.
E��������� ant degraded steep headwater
Recommenda����������� t for rehabilita��
areas across the Shire is substan�ted by the LIDAR • Extension programs to support the grazing
of high value freshwater creeks and tributaries include:
analysis conducted as part of the Keep It in Kin Kin industry’s adop�����V tainable/safe stocking
project. rates. • Targeted management of Cats Claw Creeper and
other transforma�e weeds.
• Management of feral animals (pigs and deer) that
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quality.
• Exclusion of stock, installa�����
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watering points and f������������ encing
techniques).
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reach.
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stabilisa����V talla�������� concrete piles or
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containing similar geology have comparable issues,
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Steep headwaters comprise mostly of con such as the Sandy Creek sub-catchment (refer Map 4).
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drainage lines and waterways that are int ent in transfer sediments downstream with accumula
nature. The c t demonstrated steep Recommenda t that
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metre contour and above this contour mass failures deep rooted vegeta o stabilise vulnerable steep Government
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Paperbark/sedgeland dominated non- These include: Climate change considerations t��� er and remove nutrients from the water
column. These important ecological services and
riparian wetlands and river estuary • Targeted management of Cats Claw Creeper and Riparian and wetland habitats in the catchment are community bene��� ��W en cited as the principal
other transforma�e weeds. expected to experience more frequent and intense purpose of oyster reef restora��
Paperbark and sedgeland dominated non-riparian
• Management of feral animals (pigs) damage during heavier rainfall events, and more
wetlands and estuarine areas have exis���� Concerns about Noosa’s lost oyster reef habitat and
extensive and des��� ���������� etland
comprehensive datasets t��������� ological • Exclusion of stock and fencing. the sta����������� ������� ame the
������������������ ts from riparian
value of these habitats through the Queensland catalyst for the partner project Bring Back the Fish,
• Revegeta��������
etland and wetland zones. These areas will also become more suscep���
Wetland Program’s AquaBAMM methodology and bringing together the Noosa Biosphere Reserve
��er areas. to weed incursions. During extended dry c�����
Aqua����� va������� t scores. Founda�������������� arks Associa���
• Engagement and or regulatory programs to environment��� ws and water quality are likely
to decline and a�ect aqua��� e and waterway Thomas Founda������� ture Conservancy.
DRAFT
������� ��� ocess is based on a number of upgrade e��� t disposal systems and their
recrea��������� ����� �e consists of three elements:
criteria including aqua��� turalness, catchment impact on producing discharge into shallow
naturalness, diversity and richness, threatened species aquifers in targeted areas such as Cootharaba. 1. Direct restora�����V
t oyster reef habitat in
Implementa������ e���� �es iden����� ve
and ecosystems, priority species and ecosystems, the Noosa estuary.
• Reinstatement of surface freshwat��� w will improve the capacity of riparian and wetland
special features, c����� , and representa�eness.
and c��������� ound wetlands where habitats to respond to disturbance by resis�� 2. An assessment of the benthic biodiversity in the
High value habitats are the highest priority for
channeliza�����W era������� ed. damage and recovering quickly. These interven��� Noosa estuary.
resourcing in order to keep them in good c�����
• Retr������� econs������ oad crossings aim to increase the resilience of high-value habitats
3. An assessment of erosion prone areas in the Kin
Recommenda������� ��������� t in wetland areas to reduce the e�ect of narrowing to stressors, maintain water quality, and secure
Kin sub-catchment (i.e. Keep it in Kin Kin).
������� �es that could provide wetland value, and concentra���� w causing both upstream vital refuge for na�e wildlife, include aqua��� e.
and water quality outcomes, within non-riparian and downstream river bank and bed disturbance. ������ �es demonstrate best pr������� Planning for these projects incorporated
wetlands (refer Map 6) and the estuary (refer Map 7). to maximise and op������ tural values and collabora��� tween partners and relevant science-
ecosystems services of riparian and wetland habitats, based research about the Noosa Riv��������
building resilience to climate change impacts. management op��� or the restora������ ��
habitats to improv������������ ollabora��
The development of an assessment and monitoring and research included:
program to assess c������� osystem heath
of groundwater and wetlands will help evaluate • Noosa River Expert Workshop which produced
vulner����������� v��������� the report History of Aqua�� estora����
impacts of climate change, contaminants, domes�� Management Op��� or Noosa Estuary and
bores, and saline intrusion into aquifers. Lakes 2014.
• The Nature Conservancy Oyster Restora��
Scoping Study which produced the report
Oyster reef habitat Restora�������� tuary – An Assessment of
Oyster Recruitment 2014.
In the Noosa River system oyster reefs that were
once plen����� ame commer������������ • University of Queensland historical ecology study
ex��� y the 1940s as a result of intensive dredging in the Noosa River which produced the report
of oyster lease areas and the removal of live oyster Historical Ecology of the Noosa Estuary Fisheries
beds and the underlying bedrock (Thurston 2015). As 2015.
a consequence, large areas of int������� ���
• University of Sunshine Coast, Bring Back the Fish
‘hard substrates’ required for oyster spat to se���
which produced the pilot program Oyster Reef
grow and form reefs, were lost.
Restora���������� er estuary 2017-19.
Oyster reefs are in decline globally due to human In November 2017, fourteen (14) oyster reefs made
factors such as overharves���������� of larg�������������� ecycled oyster
introduced disease. These habitats provide resources shells were installed in the Noosa estuary by the
f����������� ��� e, and have the capacity
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Paperbark/sedgeland dominated non- These include Climate change considerations t er and remove nutrients from the water
column. These important ecological services and
riparian wetlands and river estuary Targeted management of Cats Claw Creeper and Riparian and wetland habitats in the catchment are community bene f@Alcited as the principal
other transforma eBweeds
expected to experience more frequent and intense purpose of oyster reef restora ?
Paperbark and sedgeland dominated non-riparian
Management of feral animals (pigs) damage during heavier rainfall events, and more
wetlands and estuarine areas have exis ?
extensive and des ? etland Concerns about Noosa’s lost oyster reef habitat and
comprehensive datasets t ological Exclusion of stock and fencing ts from riparian the sta amelfihe
value of these habitats through the Queensland
Revegeta etlafld and wetland zones. These areas will also become more suscep catalyst for the partner project Bring Back the Fish
Wetland Program’s AquaBAMM methodology and
er areas to weed incursions. During extended dry c bringing together the Noosa Biosphere Reserve
Aqua Va t scores Engagement and or regulatory programs to environment ws and water quality are likely Founda arks Associa
fbdéss is based on a number of upgrade e t disposal systems and their to decline anda ect aqua e ari waterway Thomas Founda turfé Conservancy.
criteria including aqua turalness, catchment impact on producing discharge into shallow recrea ? eftonsists of three elements
naturalness, diversity and richness, threatened species aquifers in targeted areas such as Cootharaba Direct restora t oyater reef habitat in
Implementa e ? egliden ve
and ecosystems, priority species and ecosystems Reinstatement of surface freshwat Ww will improve the capacity of riparian and wetland the Noosa estuary.
special features, c afild representa efless
andc oundiawetlands where habitats to respond to disturbance by resis ? An assessment of the benthic biodiversity in the
High value habitats are the highest priority for
channeliza era ke ed. damage and recovering quickly. These interven Noosa estuary.
resourcing in order to keep them in good c
aim to increase the resilience of high-value habitats
Retr econs oad{[drossings An assessment of erosion prone areas in the Kin
Recommenda t in wetland areas to reduce the e ect of narrowing to stressors, maintain water quality, and secure Kin sub-catchment (i.e. Keep it in Kin Kin)
e<hat could provide wetland value and concentra w causing both upstream vital refuge for na efawildlife, include aqua e ?
and water quality outcomes, within non-riparian and downstream river bank and.bed disturbance e&ldemonstrate best pr Planning for these projects incorporated
wetlands (refer Map 6) and the estuary (refer Map 7) to maximise and op turfll values and collabora tween partners and relevant science-
ecosystems services of riparian and wetland habitats based research about the Noosa Riv
—— building resilience to climate change impacts management op orfthe restora
Map 6: Aquatic Conservation Assessment x? Queensland eI ke Map 7: Aquatic Conservation Assessment Pax? Queensland mare Me The development of an assessment and monitoring habitats to improv ollabord?l ?
Non-riverine Wetlands Government Riverine Results for Estuarine Wetlands Government
and research included
Legend Legend program to assess c osyatem heath
Major Waterways Noosa ACA Riverine Aqua Score (v1 1) of groundwater and wetlands will help evaluate Noosa River Expert Workshop which produced
Noosa ACA Non-tiverine Results (v1.7) BBVery High
MB Very High P| High vulner Vv the report History of Aqua edtiora ?
High o Medium ?
“= Mecium Ranga Low
Low im. ‘@ Very Low impacts of climate change, contaminants, domes Management Op orfNoosa Estuary and
Very Low = _ uy WAKE & convo bores, and saline intrusion into aquifers Lakes 2014
ISOGLOOLA
AEENAAM {-
RANGE, BEENAAM RANGE
mee a The Nature Conservancy Oyster Restora ?
_p? \cooniinian i OO THARARA Scoping Study which produced the report
=f Inxin, WAHPUNGA af WANPUNGA sr Oyster reef habitat Restora tuary — An Assessment of
IN IN
2.6 A7% er TEEWAH OPEN, BIW) ccWAM In the Noosa River system oyster reefs that were Oyster Recruitment 2014
JOOSA
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RAVESTON a RAVESTON M T once plen ame commer University of Queensland historical ecology study
PYNBARRET
TER fn PIIBARR —SRINGTAIL PINBARREN RINGTAN. ex y tie 1940s as a result of intensive dredging in the Noosa River which produced the report
ENGL oe KE CNR €- of oyster lease areas and the removal of live oyster Historical Ecology of the Noosa Estuary Fisheries
Soi. nds tf, y University of Sunshine Coast, Bring Back the Fish
Yee epouona ¥ ye HOOSAVILLE POMONA beds and the underlying bedrock (Thurston 2015). As
Sy x TNBEERVAN: rewant) Ae & NOOSA: INBEERIWAH FEWANTIN ) “Wooss HEADS a consequence, large areas of int ? 2015
TUCHEKO! on ee > vamnbonlly "DOONEL La SUNSHINE TUCHEX FEDERAL IWBEBR WARY NOOSAVIE SUNSHINE ‘hard substrates’ required for oyster spat to se
ARE DOONEL!
‘ Pa} “ACH BEACH which produced the pilot program Oyster Reef
ak HOUNTAWY KE} MOUNTAIN coon cooroy »_| grow and form reefs, were lost Restora er esfary 2017-19
MOUNTAIN
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RIDGEWOOD RIDGEWoCO Oyster reefs are in decline globally due to human In November 2017, fourteen (14) oyster reefs made
REGIAN PEREGIAN. factors such as overharves of larg ecycled oyster
BEAC!
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University of the Sunshine Coast. Monitoring over months, providing key learnings for future reef Benthic biodiversity Benthic f�������� al component of the estuary’s
the subsequent year showed all reefs had oyster spat design, placement and signage. aqua�� ood web and forms the diet of man���
se���t with an average of 300 spat per metre in In 2018 a study of benthic biodiversity in the Noosa targeted by both commercial and recrea������ s.
May. By November 2018, some juvenile oysters had The next phases of oyster reef restora������ River was commissioned by the Noosa Biosphere It also performs important ecosystem services such as
grown to 60 mm in diameter. Noosa River is to be implemented under a Partnership Reserve Founda�������������������� irriga������ t to recycle oxygen and nutrients, and
Agreement with The Nature Conservancy (TNC); partner project. stops sediment resuspension by forming binding tube
��� st year’s monitoring report provided data on the mats (Skilleter�������� agan, 2018).
• Op��������������������
four key success criteria: The study was conducted by the University of
learnings, monitoring and evalua���������
Queensland and Murdoch University along a gradient The sampling results showed a drama���������
• The experimental units remained in their trial stage already completed to determine the
from the river mouth to the upper lakes region, and number of benthic fauna sampled, with 1114 individuals
loca��� op�������� a������V t cost e��� e
compared benthic fauna sampled in 1998 with the from 50 species collected in May 2018, at the same
DRAFT
method of reef restora��
• There was no damage or interference to adjacent benthic fauna sampled in 2018. The aim of this research loca����� e over 9000 individuals from 150 species
seagrass or mangrove habitats. • Full restora���������� s to construct was t���������������������� ood were collected in 1998.
reefs at feasible iden������������� tage. web dynamics in the estuary.
• High levels of oyster recruitment was observed. The an��� ted outcomes of this partner project
The shells had not yet formed a stable matrix include the restora���� yster reefs to enhance
(joined together), but were showing signs of doing the biological and structural complexity across
this and had not been expected t������ st year. the netw��������W ats in the Noosa estuary,
• The ‘inter��������������� e failed, improved ecosystem health and an increase in
due to the damage to the units by boat propellers, biodiver������������
requiring the removal of 11 of the reefs a�er 15
Total numbers of species collected at each of the four locations along the Noosa River estuary in 1998 and again in 2018. Two
numbers are shown for 2018 sampling i.e. 2018i represents the number of species sampled in May, while 2018ii represents the
number of species sampled in November, with a threefold increase in effort. This is shown as two numbers (e.g. 44/32), the first
is all species, and the second excludes rare species (i.e. those only found as a single individual). The % change in species number
is shown for May and November, excludes rare species.
Eddie Game (The Nature Conservancy), and Brian Walsh (Noosa Parks Association), conducting oyster spat trials
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University of the Sunshine Coast. Monitoring over months, providing key learnings for future reef Benthic f al component of the estuary’s
the subsequent year showed all reefs had oyster spat design, placement and signage. aqua oof web and forms the diet of man ?
se tavith an average of 300 spat per metre in In 2018 a study of benthic biodiversity in the Noosa targeted by both commercial and recrea S ?
The next phases of oyster reef restora
May. By November 2018, some juvenile oysters had River was commissioned by the Noosa Biosphere It also performs important ecosystem services such as
Noosa River is to be implemented under a Partnership
grown to 60 mm in diameter. Reserve Founda irriga t to recycle oxygen and nutrients, and
Agreement with The Nature Conservancy (TNC);
partner project. stops sediment resuspension by forming binding tube
st Hear’s monitoring report provided data on the Op mats (Skilleter agan, 2018).
four key success criteria: The study was conducted by the University of
learnings, monitoring and evalua
Queensland and Murdoch University along a gradient The sampling results showed a drama
The experimental units remained in their trial stage already completed to determine the
from the river mouth to the upper lakes region, and number of benthic fauna sampled, with 1114 individuals
loca op a ? t dst e el?
compared benthic fauna sampled in 1998 with the from 50 species collected in May 2018, at the same
method of reef restora ?
There was no damage or interference to adjacent benthic fauna sampled in 2018. The aim of this research loca e over 9000 individuals from 150 species
seagrass or mangrove habitats. Full restora s to@onstruct was t ood were collected in 1998.
reefs at feasible iden tage. web dynamics in the estuary.
High levels of oyster recruitment was observed. The an ted outcomes of this partner project
The shells had not yet formed a stable matrix include the restora ysti@r reefs to enhance
(joined together), but were showing signs of doing
the biological and structural complexity across
this and had not been expected t st year. the netw ats inithe Noosa estuary,
The ‘inter e failed, improved ecosystem health and an increase in
due to the damage to the units by boat propellers, biodiver aie a " ft he
requiring the removal of 11 of the reefs a er 15 .
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number of species sampled in November, with a threefold increase in effort. This is shown as two numbers (e.g. 44/32), the first
<se¥ is all species, and the second excludes rare species (i.e. those only found as a single individual). The % change in species number
as
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F SSOONSTONCTSection 11
��������������� ere also smaller in The likely cause of sediment in the riv�������� Barriers to fish passage • Comprehensiv����� veys and assessment of
2018, with many samples only containing a few within the upper catchment, especially areas such as known and new barriers.
individuals. This large decline triggered a resampling Kin Kin Creek where riparian habitat is not as complete The Noosa River is recognised as important habitat
regime in November 2018 which coincided with spring as in other areas of the catchment. Sediment would for commercially and recrea�������� an��� ���������� t iden��������� s using
recruitment of many benthic species with invertebrate take many years t�� w thr������ erent lakes species such as sea mullet, tailor, trevally, g���� criteria based on c�������� th, stream class and
larv��������������� �ort (i.e. the number systems before it gets to the Noosa estuary and dart, br���� �������� , and is a stronghold habitat quality.
of samples at each loca��� as increased three-fold. ����� oposed in the River Plan to address these refuge for threatened species such as the Honey Blue-
Twenty-nine of these barriers were further
issues will likely take many years to sho����� ant eye, Oxleyan Pygmy Perch and Estuary Ray.
November’s sampling resulted in more species found, inves�ated using detailed site data and a rapid
improvements. There is also likely some localised
however many occurred as single individuals (or rare Fish require passage throughout the river system as appraisal and assessment, followed by a cost-bene��
impacts from rural roads, stock accessing waterways,
species) despite the increased sampling e�ort. With part of their life cycles for the purposes of breeding analysis of remedia�����V tructure. Twelve (12)
and poor erosion and sediment control for development
DRAFT
the individual or rare species excluded, the 2018 and spawning, feeding, juvenile migra���� edator barriers scored the highest, indica������� ant
�������� t to the river.
sampling regime iden�������� verall decline in avoidance, and territorial behaviour. lev�������� e outcomes and cost-bene��
benthic fauna in the Noosa River compared to the 1998 The regular resuspension of sediment is poten��� e��� eness through remedia��������� s
sampling (Skilleter et al, 2018). caused by sever������� Man-made structures such as weirs, culverts, include a weir in Kin Kin Creek, a damming structure
causeways, bridges and dams can f������� in Cranks Creek and 10 culverts located throughout
The benthic study has iden������ stan������ • Some of the lakes are now so shallow that general complete barrier����������� vement. This the catchment’s freshwater tributaries.
in the abundance and diversity of benthic fauna in the wind and wav������ oss the lakes constantly can be through an actual physical blockage of the
river bed compared to 20 years ago. Further assessment resuspends sediment in the water column. waterway or through altera������� tur��� w Pr��� e modelling scenarios iden�
y that further to
about the impacts from a rang����������� c������������ s include weed and sediment exis��� essures from popula��� owth and coastal
• �������������� ����� ecrea��
on the benthos needs to occur, to build knowledge chokes, or chemical barrier����������� developmen������� �����������W ed
would result in localised, regular resuspension.
and understanding of these dynamics. This in turn will ���� a���� aterways. by changed pa�erns of rainf����� w events,
inform ecosystem-based management of the Noosa • Commer����������������������� increasing water temperatur������� at tr�����
estuary and support sustainability of Noosa’������ beam trawls, would resuspend sediment within In 2017 Council commissioned an assessment of and changes in stock dis�����
the river system and prevent seagrass and benthic barriers t������ e throughout the Noosa River
The authors of the study suggest that the primary fauna from re-establishing. system to iden�y sites for remedia��� o restore The loss of longitudinal and lateral c�������
cause for the decline in benthic fauna is the amount of aqua��
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. This was achieved through: waterways imposed by instream barriers is considered
The River Plan proposes a rang������� o deal with a widespread contributor to the r������� ersity,
sediment in the river and its regular resuspension. The
the issues iden������������ eport. • Retrieval of data from State agencies and Council abundance and dis���������������� ��
report suggests that this may be exacerbated by the lack
����� , preven�������� t escaping, given the of known man-made structures within waterways fauna. A growing body of evidence supports the need
amoun����������� er las����� such as weirs, culverts and bridges. f������������� aking a systema���ogram
of barrier remedia���
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2018, with many samples only containing a few within the upper catchment, especially areas such as known and new barriers.
individuals. This large decline triggered a resampling Kin Kin Creek where riparian habitat is not as complete The Noosa River is recognised as important habitat
regime in November 2018 which coincided with spring as in other areas of the catchment. Sediment would for commercially and recrea an ? ? t ideal s using
criteria based onc th, stream class and
recruitment of many benthic species with invertebrate take many years t wethr erefit lakes species such as sea mullet, tailor, trevally, g
habitat quality.
larv ort (i.e2ithe number systems before it gets to the Noosa estuary and dart, br , aid is a stronghold
of samples at each loca a@increased three-fold. oposed in the River Plan to address these refuge for threatened species such as the Honey Blue-
Twenty-nine of these barriers were further
issues will likely take many years to sho ant eye, Oxleyan Pygmy Perch and Estuary Ray.
inves aked using detailed site data and a rapid
November’s sampling resulted in more species found, improvements. There is also likely some localised
however many occurred as single individuals (or rare impacts from rural roads, stock accessing waterways, Fish require passage throughout the river system as appraisal and assessment, followed by a cost-bene
analysis of remedia tru@ture. Twelve (12)
species) despite the increased sampling e ort. With and poor erosion and sediment control for development part of their life cycles for the purposes of breeding
the individual or rare species excluded, the 2018 t to the river. and spawning, feeding, juvenile migra edator barriers scored the highest, indica ant ?
lev e out@omes and cost-bene
sampling regime iden verall decline in avoidance, and territorial behaviour.
benthic fauna in the Noosa River compared to the 1998 The regular resuspension of sediment is poten ? e efless through remedia S ?
sampling (Skilleter et al, 2018). caused by sever Man-made structures such as weirs, culverts, include a weir in Kin Kin Creek, a damming structure
causeways, bridges and dams can f in Cranks Creek and 10 culverts located throughout
The benthic study has iden stan Some of the lakes are now so shallow that general complete barrier vemeift. This the catchment’s freshwater tributaries.
in the abundance and diversity of benthic fauna in the wind and wav oss the lakes constantly can be through an actual physical blockage of the
river bed compared to 20 years ago. Further assessment resuspends sediment in the water column. waterway or through altera tur Ww Pr e Bhodelling scenarios iden y Bhat further to
about the impacts from a rang ecrea ? C s include weed and sediment exis es8lures from popula oveth and coastal
on the benthos needs to occur, to build knowledge would result in localised, regular resuspension. chokes, or chemical barrier ? developmen ? ed ?
and understanding of these dynamics. This in turn will a atérways. by changed pa _ erns of rainf w events,
inform ecosystem-based management of the Noosa Commer increasing water temperatur at tr
estuary and support sustainability of Noosa’ beam trawls, would resuspend sediment within In 2017 Council commissioned an assessment of and changes in stock dis
the river system and prevent seagrass and benthic barriers t e thittoughout the Noosa River
The authors of the study suggest that the primary fauna from re-establishing. system to iden y&lites for remedia o restore The loss of longitudinal and lateral c ?
cause for the decline in benthic fauna is the amount of The River Plan proposes a rang o deal with aqua ? . THis was achieved through: waterways imposed by instream barriers is considered
a widespread contributor to the r ersify,
sediment in the river and its regular resuspension. The
report suggests that this may be exacerbated by the lack the issues iden eport. Retrieval of data from State agencies and Council abundance and dis
of known man-made structures within waterways fauna. A growing body of evidence supports the need
, pfaéven t escaping, given the
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€ SSOONCTONSTSection 12
Migratory shorebird habitat To ensure Noosa’s important shorebird habitats are
protected from human disturbances, Council, under
Every spring and summer the Noosa River mouth and Local Law 4, established a ‘beach closure’ on the
estuary becomes home to thousands of migratory Noosa North Shore adjacent to the river mouth.
shorebirds that have le����� eeding grounds in
ar�������� a and the North P����
The shorebirds move through Noosa un������
building up strength to undertake their journey back
to their breeding grounds, however some juveniles
may remain the whole year un��� ture enough to
DRAFT
undertake the migratory journey.
Australia is an ecologically important loca��
for migratory shorebirds within the East Asian-
Austr����� way with an es��ted two million
shorebirds migra������ . To ensure their
conserva������ tralian Government has
fostered interna���� oopera���� ough a range The beach closure prohibits access of 4WDs, dogs and
of important agreements (Department of the horses. The public are s�����W o access the beach
Environment and Energy, 2017). and river by foot and/or by boat.
Migratory shorebirds must have space, food and The Noosa River mouth is a dynamic environment
prot���� om predators and disturbances to and despite changes in river channel alignment and
recuperate fr���������U ts. Conserva�� ������������� atory shorebirds s������
of these habitats for migratory birds both within these areas.
Australia and along their migra��� outes is essen��
to their survival. In key ar�������� ecrea��� Educa����� egulatory c����������� ould
������ y need to be excluded or it may be help reinforce Council’s intent to uphold interna���
necessary to limit the number of people using an area agreements for the prot������� atory shorebird
a��������������� tween October and habitats in the Noosa Biosphere®.
March when the majority of shorebirds will be present
(Department of the Environment and Energy, 2017).
Initial assessment of barriers to fish passage in the Noosa River system.
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protected from human disturbances, Council, under
Every spring and summer the Noosa River mouth and Local Law 4, established a ‘beach closure’ on the
=) + ogg < estuary becomes home to thousands of migratory Noosa North Shore adjacent to the river mouth.
we 4 shorebirds that have le eeditig grounds in
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@@ for migratory shorebirds within the East Asian-
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el ae eo. shorebirds migra . Toknsure their
conserva tralian Government has
fostered interna oopera ough a range The beach closure prohibits access of 4WDs, dogs and
Pa ys of important agreements (Department of the horses. The public are s o acd&ss the beach
re Environment and Energy, 2017). and river by foot and/or by boat.
4 i A bs Migratory shorebirds must have space, food and The Noosa River mouth is a dynamic environment
® prot ontipredators and disturbances to and despite changes in river channel alignment and
3 A . recuperate fr ts. Cdihserva ? atory shorebirds s
of these habitats for migratory birds both within these areas.
i sh
rea S. chy Australia and along their migra outes is essen ? Educa egulatory c ould
to their survival. In key ar ecreal?
y né&bd to be excluded or it may be help reinforce Council’s intent to uphold interna
tn necessary to limit the number of people using an area agreements for the prot atory shorebird
a tween Mctober and habitats in the Noosa Biosphere®.
March when the majority of shorebirds will be present
(Department of the Environment and Energy, 2017).
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ESOS NCTONCT hhSection 13
Marine turtles nesting habitat the conserva��������������
ot�������� During turtle nes������� vember to April), ������ y nes�������������� forma��
nes����� at. Coast Care provides Council with the monitoring data could help direct feral animal control in this area, to
From late spring through to autumn the beaches of the to ensure the nes���� es along the eastern beaches ensure all known marine turtle nes���� es within the
Sunshine Coast become nes����� ats for marine Coast Care volunteers are trained and accredited to are iden������������� s fox control program, Noosa region are known and protected.
turtles to lay their eggs. These species are mainly the iden�y and record the turtle species, nes���� a��� and observed during Council opera�������
endangered Loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) and and frequency, protect nests from fox preda����� beach raking, beach access maintenance and coastal The Queensland Marine Turtle Conserva���� ategy
less frequently, the vulnerable Green turtle (Chelonia monitor the hatchling and emergence success of nests. drainage works. iden������������ t region as a hotspot for
mydas). a number of key threats to endangered loggerheads
The volunteers are heavily dependent on early-morning This integra����� forma���� s to ensure the popula������W ate’s Conserva���� ategy
Marine turtles are migratory species and their global beach walkers who ar��W ����� st to observe the marine turtle nes����� ats are protected, and the proposes a number of r��������W ��� ate
female turtle tracks in the sand from the previous
DRAFT
popula���� e in decline. Key threats include: hatchling emergence success is op���� these threats:
evening’s arrival.
• Increased sky-glow and altered light horizons at There is a paucity of informa��� egarding the nes�� • A Sea T������� e Area Model Code
nes������������ ts hatchling ocean- behaviour of marine turtles on the Noosa North (developed by the State) may be included
������ viour and causes increased hatchling Shore. into a local government planning scheme as a
mortality. It also alters adult turtle nest site standalone code to manage sky-glow.
�������� ����� ��������� emale This vast stretch of beach within the boundaries of • Targeted feral (fox, wilddog) animal control in
nes����� ��� the Noosa Shire also forms part of the Great Sandy areas iden��������� ough turtle nest
• Excessive loss of eggs and hatchlings from feral Na���� ark’s Cooloola Recrea��� ea which monitoring.
and na�e predators, and egg c����� or permits 4WD vehicle access and beach camping.
• �� er capture and behaviour change campaigns
human consump������� ��ted that the
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y makers, to reduce wat������ er and marine debris
regular loss of more than 30% of a season’s egg/
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turtle nes��������������W ored by Coast • Boa��� elated behaviour change campaigns such
consump���� eatens the sustainability of the
Care volunteers. as ‘Go slow for those below’ (developed by the
popula��
State) to help reduce boat strikes and propeller
• Marine debris. Mostly synthe��� ems such as An opportunity exists to establish a monitoring
cuts.
plas������� , principally impact on marine program on the North Shore to determine if the beach
turtles via inges����� tanglement. There are
indica���� t a major part of the small post-
hat���������� st months of life are inges��
synthe�������� ������ vated mortality
as they travel along the coast.
• Boat strike and propeller cuts. Records indicate
that an order of magnitude of 50-100 turtles are
killed annually from inter������ essels in
Queensland. The majority of this mortality occurs
with loggerhead and green turtles occurs in
shallow coastal waters adjacent t����������
In the Noosa region, volunteers from Coolum and North
Shore Coast Care monitor turtles and nes����� ats
from Peregian Beach to Noosa’s Main Beach. This work
is undertaken in partnership with the Department of
Environment and Science as part of the Queensland
Marine Turtle Conserva���� ategy. A key outcome for
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nes at. Coast Care provides Council with the monitoring data could help direct feral animal control in this area, to
From late spring through to autumn the beaches of the to ensure the nes es along the eastern beaches ensure all known marine turtle nes es within the
Sunshine Coast become nes ats for marine Coast Care volunteers are trained and accredited to are iden s fox control program Noosa region are known and protected.
,
turtles to lay their eggs. These species are mainly the iden y nd record the turtle species, nes a and observed during Council opera
endangered Loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) and and frequency, protect nests from fox preda beach raking, beach access maintenance and coastal The Queensland Marine Turtle Conserva ategy
less frequently, the vulnerable Green turtle (Chelonia monitor the hatchling and emergence success of nests. drainage works. iden t region as a hotspot for
mydas). a number of key threats to endangered loggerheads
The volunteers are heavily dependent on early-morning This integra forma s t@ ensure the popula ate’glConserva ategy
Marine turtles are migratory species and their global beach walkers who ar ? st to observe the marine turtle nes ats are protected, and the proposes a number of r al ati
popula e in decline. Key threats include: female turtle tracks in the sand from the previous hatchling emergence success is op ? these threats:
evening’s arrival.
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nes ts hatdhling ocean- behaviour of marine turtles on the Noosa North (developed by the State) may be included
viour and causes increased hatchling Shore. into a local government planning scheme as a
mortality. It also alters adult turtle nest site per ae. = standalone code to manage sky-glow.
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Rural runoff This study provides the basis of partner project Keep
It in Kin Kin which aims to reduce rur���� , improve
Landholder extension programs enable rural sectors
to achieve best management pr������� e the
not been undertaken. Without a means to quan� y
the sediment loads delivered to waterways from
The hinterland sub-catchments within the broader land management pr������� otect riparian areas preferred non-statutory approach by governments unsealed rural roads it is an���ted this poten���
Noosa River catchment have the poten��� o deliver and wetlands. and those in the rural sector. ���������� ce will con����� ted. A rural
sediment�������W o waterways and wetlands roads sediment study is required focused on unsealed
when it rains, especially f������ ed areas which The LIDAR imagery from 2008 to 2015 was compared to These programs can cover a wide range of land roads and drainage channeliza��
have typically been replaced by agricultural lands and iden�y erosion hotspots most in need of interven�� management and pr���������������
road networks. to keep soil on the land and out of waterways. The health, grazing and use of f���� s and chemicals.
analysis revealed that up to 2.3 million tonnes of For example, throughout catchments in central and
This tr������� volved broad clearing across sediment was mobilised in this area over a 7 year northern Queensland, landholder extension programs
the landscape (including hill slopes) for crop growing period. Based on an average soil replacement cost of are being implemented to help reduce the impacts of
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and animal raising and has made these landscapes $30/tonne, the cost of this soil pr�������� xceeds rur������ to the Great Barrier Reef.
vulnerable to soil loss. $6M. The LIDAR study provides relevant, science-based
research to inform management of landslips, erosion An extension program requires a long-term
���� om these areas can contain elevated quan��� hotspots and where to target investments to repair commitment to landholders. The Keep It in Kin Kin
of sediment, nutrients and chemical contaminants (e.g. degraded waterways and wetlands. partner project delivers some landholder extension
animal faeces, f���� s and pes��������� obial ������� oughout the sub-catchment. This program
contaminants. All the Shire’s residents have an ‘environmental duty of is an important mechanism to foster sustainable land
care’ under the Environment Prot������ o ensure use in rural areas and will be further supported.
The Kin Kin sub-catchment is the largest area of ������������������� ersely a�ect
������� ape in the Noosa catchment and a environment��� ws, water quality, riparian areas, Unsealed rural roads
major source of sediments entering waterways. wetlands and in-stream habitats. However there is a
lack of a specialised advice and on-ground pr�� al As well as farming pr���������� al roads are
In 2015, the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Founda�� support in this area for rural landholders. poten��������� ce of sediment entering local
Climate change considerations
commissioned Noosa and District Landcare to waterways when it rains. A study by SEQ Catchments
undertake a LIDAR (Light Det���������V tudy. iden�������� oads contribute more sediment Pr��� e modelling scenarios an��� te more
than gravelled roads. An unsealed road is categorised frequent and intense storms are likely to create higher
as a route accessible by vehicles that are not sealed, �ws in freshwater creeks and estuaries r������
metalled, or gravel roads. mor���� , increased bank erosion and landslips,
exacerba������ ����������� essures.
���� al factor in determining the con������
sediment from unsealed roads to waterways relates During extended dry c������� ws in freshwater
to the level of c��������W able drains’ entering creeks and estuaries are likely to decline and a�ect
these receiving waterways. A table drain is a v-shaped,
waterways recrea������ ��� e. Sea level rise is
trapezoidal or parabolic shaped surface drain located likely to increase water levels in the estuary and place
immediately adjacent to the edge of a road. more pressure on na�e species, impact wetlands
and make c������ e favourable for some pest
This research demonstrated that lowering c������
animal and plant species in the future.
to waterways requires that water is either discharged
from table drains or spread across vegetated
landscapes where the sediment can se������� w
is directed into deten������ or sediment se����
Council builds and maintains all roads in the Shire to
the Australian Standards, however an inves�a����
the sediment con������ om unsealed rural roads
to local waterways in the Noosa River catchment has
Kin Kin landslip
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It in Kin Kin which aims to reduce rur , infprove to achieve best management pr e thé the sediment loads delivered to waterways from
The hinterland sub-catchments within the broader land management pr otect riparian areas preferred non-statutory approach by governments unsealed rural roads it is an ted this poten ?
Noosa River catchment have the poten o deliver and wetlands. and those in the rural sector. ce will con td. A rural
sediment o waterways and wetlands roads sediment study is required focused on unsealed
when it rains, especially f ed areas which The LIDAR imagery from 2008 to 2015 was compared to These programs can cover a wide range of land roads and drainage channeliza ?
iden y Brosion hotspots most in need of interven ? management and pr
have typically been replaced by agricultural lands and
road networks. to keep soil on the land and out of waterways. The health, grazing and use of f s ara] chemicals.
analysis revealed that up to 2.3 million tonnes of For example, throughout catchments in central and
This tr volvAd broad clearing across sediment was mobilised in this area over a 7 year northern Queensland, landholder extension programs —. A
the landscape (including hill slopes) for crop growing period. Based on an average soil replacement cost of are being implemented to help reduce the impacts of
and animal raising and has made these landscapes $30/tonne, the cost of this soil pr xcee és rur to the Great Barrier Reef. i<:
vulnerable to soil loss. S6M. The LIDAR study provides relevant, science-based
research to inform management of landslips, erosion An extension program requires a long-term - 2
orfilthese areas can contain elevated quan hotspots and where to target investments to repair commitment to landholders. The Keep It in Kin Kin
ae;
of sediment, nutrients and chemical contaminants (e.g degraded waterways and wetlands. partner project delivers some landholder extension
animal faeces, f s aril pes obial oughout the sub-catchment. This program
contaminants. All the Shire’s residents have an ‘environmental duty of is an important mechanism to foster sustainable land
care’ under the Environment Prot o ensure use in rural areas and will be further supported.
The Kin Kin sub-catchment is the largest area of ersely a ect
ap@ in the Noosa catchment and a environment ws, water quality, riparian areas, Unsealed rural roads a
hae Sh a
major source of sediments entering waterways. wetlands and in-stream habitats. However there is a &-
lack of a specialised advice and on-ground pr ale As well as farming pr al roa@ls are Lm
In 2015, the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Founda ? support in this area for rural landholders. poten ce of &ediment entering local Climate change considerations
commissioned Noosa and District Landcare to waterways when it rains. A study by SEQ Catchments
undertake a LIDAR (Light Det tudyal iden oadsktontribute more sediment Pr e Bhodelling scenarios an te more
than gravelled roads. An unsealed road is categorised frequent and intense storms are likely to create higher
as a route accessible by vehicles that are not sealed, wé in freshwater creeks and estuaries r
metalled, or gravel roads. mor , increased bank erosion and landslips,
exacerba essures.
al factor in determining the con
sediment from unsealed roads to waterways relates During extended dry c ws in freshwater
to the level of c able drains’ entering creeks and estuaries are likely to decline anda ect
these receiving waterways. A table drain is a v-shaped, waterways recrea ale. S@b level rise is
trapezoidal or parabolic shaped surface drain located likely to increase water levels in the estuary and place
immediately adjacent to the edge of a road. more pressure on na elSpecies, impact wetlands
and make c e favourable for some pest
This research demonstrated that lowering c
animal and plant species in the future.
to waterways requires that water is either discharged
from table drains or spread across vegetated
landscapes where the sediment can se
is directed into deten or s@diment se
Council builds and maintains all roads in the Shire to
the Australian Standards, however an inves al
the sediment con om unsealed rural roads
to local waterways in the Noosa River catchment has
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F SSOONSTONCT — oSection 15
Urban runoff Council has a statutory management responsibility
under the Environment Prot������ o ensure
Recreational waters and public health
���������� ture of treated and untreated the quality of stormwater leaving new residen��
It is well know that recreational water quality will deteriorate when subject to heavy rainfall events.
stormwater. It is a major sour���������� ered development achieves the State Planning Policy’s
to waterways via the stormwater network and ����� ����� argets and in exis���esiden�� This is due to runoff of stormwater containing pollutants from land surfaces, gardens, parks, farms,
contains sediments, nutrients, chemical and microbial developments, water pollutant loads to receiving roads, footpaths and drainage systems.
contaminants, and gr������������� er. waters are reduced.
Stormwater diverted to the river can raise levels of pathogens and make it unsafe for swimming or
Stormwater quality improvement de����������Upgrading and renewing stormwater quality direct recreational contact.
wat����� e urban design (WSUD) infrastructures improvement devices and providing for ongoing
play a key role in reducing stormwater velocity and maintenance over the life cycle of these assets are To help monitor and protect the health of residents and visitors, Council commissions regular water
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pollutants entering waterways. In new residen�� essen���or their ongoing e��� eness to reduce sampling of Noosa’s popular beaches and recreational waters.
developments, the installa������ eten������ stormwater velocity and pollutants entering waterways.
has become the most common WSUD stormwater The water samples are analysed to detect the presence of coliform bacteria.
quality treatment. Bioreten������� e a hybrid This is best done through implementa�����
stormwater quality improvement program that ensures: The monitoring program aligns itself with the Guidelines for Managing Risks in Recreational Water
engineered and vegetat���� a��� vice used to
(National Health and Medical Research Council, 2008).
remove sediment, nutrien�����Wer from urban • periodic review and systema���� tenance
stormwat���� . and renewal of Council and privately-owned
stormwater improvement infrastructure Other pollution sources - industry Council has been working in partnership with local
In exis������ eas, stormwater quality businesses to provide informa����� vironmental
improvement devices such as gross pollutant traps • renew��������� or stormwater quality Industrial business opera��� an create polluted compliance and share knowledge. However a
(GPTs) were installed long before the bioreten����� improvement de����������W er capture ������� ters waterways predominantly via the formalised risk������������� ogram of
technology. GPTs can intercept pollutants such as soil, devices) are comprehensively inves�ated, and stormwater network. these non-EA licensed industrial opera����� equired
silt, leaves, hydroc�������W er before entering the �����T to monit������� or the prot�������� s
receiving waters. Some bioreten��������� Ts • all stormwater quality improvement devices are Industrial opera��������� en��� o release waterways under the Environment Prot������
are also installed on privately-owned land as part of a managed and maintained over the life cycle of contaminants into waterways are referred to as
development c���� the asset to ensure treatment e������� e environmentally relevan���������������
maintained. are licensed with c��������������
Both Council-owned and privately-owned bioreten�� Environment Authority (EA) under the Environment
basins and GPTs require more regular maintenance A stormwater quality improvement progr����� ers Prot������������� ak�����������
to help av���������������W ant impacts Council and the stormwater management industry of EA licensed businesses to ensure compliance.
����������� er. �������W o innovate through trials of new
technologies. ���������� tormwat������� ves�a����
the Noosaville industrial estate rev����������
occurred and impacted the local waterway. A further
comprehensive inves�a������������� oss
the Shire also revealed an alarming level of non-
c������������� om mechanical workshops
and other businesses including marine repair, wood
industries and concrete batching.
Following the intr��������� ate Government’s
Green Tape R����������� y previously
EA licensed businesses with poten��� o pollute
waterways no longer require a licence or an
������������������������ e
expected to self-regulate and adhere to industry
standards.
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Urban runoff Council has a statutory management responsibility Recreational waters and public health
under the Environment Prot o ensure
ture @f treated and untreated the quality of stormwater leaving new residen ? It is well know that recreational water quality will deteriorate when subject to heavy rainfall events
stormwater. It is a major sour ered ? development achieves the State Planning Policy’s
to waterways via the stormwater network and ? argets and in exis esiden ? This is due to runoff of stormwater containing pollutants from land surfaces, gardens, parks, farms,
contains sediments, nutrients, chemical and microbial developments, water pollutant loads to receiving roads, footpaths and drainage systems.
contaminants, and gr er. waters are reduced.
Stormwater diverted to the river can raise levels of pathogens and make it unsafe for swimming or
Stormwater quality improvement de Upgrading and renewing stormwater quality direct recreational contact.
wat e ulfdan design (WSUD) infrastructures improvement devices and providing for ongoing
play a key role in reducing stormwater velocity and maintenance over the life cycle of these assets are To help monitor and protect the health of residents and visitors, Council commissions regular water
pollutants entering waterways. In new residen ? essen or their ongoing e eflless to reduce sampling of Noosa’s popular beaches and recreational waters.
developments, the installa eten stormwater velocity and pollutants entering waterways.
has become the most common WSUD stormwater The water samples are analysed to detect the presence of coliform bacteria.
This is best done through implementa
quality treatment. Bioreten e a hybrid
stormwater quality improvement program that ensures: The monitoring program aligns itself with the Guidelines for Managing Risks in Recreational Water
engineered and vegetat a vile used to
(National Health and Medical Research Council, 2008).
remove sediment, nutrien er fram urban e periodic review and systema tenance
stormwat ? and renewal of Council and privately-owned
stormwater improvement infrastructure Other pollution sources - industry Council has been working in partnership with local
In exis easfistormwater quality businesses to provide informa vironmental
improvement devices such as gross pollutant traps renew or stormwater quality Industrial business opera ar’create polluted compliance and share knowledge. However a
(GPTs) were installed long before the bioreten improvement de er captitre tersl waterways predominantly via the formalised risk ograntlof
technology. GPTs can intercept pollutants such as soil, devices) are comprehensively inves afed, and stormwater network. these non-EA licensed industrial opera equired
silt, leaves, hydroc er b@fore entering the ? to monit or thd?prot S
receiving waters. Some bioreten Ts all stormwater quality improvement devices are Industrial opera en o release waterways under the Environment Prot
are also installed on privately-owned land as part of a managed and maintained over the life cycle of contaminants into waterways are referred to as
development c ? the asset to ensure treatment e e environmentally relevan “a
are licensed with c
maintained.
Both Council-owned and privately-owned bioreten ? Environment Authority (EA) under the Environment
basins and GPTs require more regular maintenance A stormwater quality improvement progr erg? Prot ak
to help av ant impacts Council and the stormwater management industry of EA licensed businesses to ensure compliance.
er. ? o infiovate through trials of new
technologies. tormwat ves a
the Noosaville industrial estate rev
4
occurred and impacted the local waterway. A further
Rain and stormwater wash Water spreads into rain garden
pollution down street gutter where plants trap litter and comprehensive inves al oss
into rain garden, coarse sediment. the Shire also revealed an alarming level of non-
Cc om mechanical workshops
a — eal
AF a and other businesses including marine repair, wood =
Xs industries and concrete batching. | 2 — |
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he = Water seeps down throu Following the intr ate Government’s
wa rain garden trapping fine Green Tape R y previously
sediment and pollutants EA licensed businesses with poten o pollute
waterways no longer require a licence or an
e
expected to self-regulate and adhere to industry
Cleaned stormwater
standards.
collected in pipes Gross Pollutant Trap
and flows to the Bay.
I |The text continues on section 16.