2020-07-07 P&E Agenda - Item 3 - Attachment 1 - TNC Project Management Plan

5. Objective Three: Community engagement

5.1 Purpose and deliverables

The purpose of this objective is to strengthen community interest, support and participation in local conservation
activities by establishing a community volunteering program to support shellfish ecosystem restoration. Community
volunteering and support can occur at all stages of the restoration process including initial design and concept,
planning, site surveys, material procurement and cleaning, construction and monitoring. This objective will identify
activities that match the skills and enthusiasm of community volunteers with the needs of the project.

During early discussions between TNC and NSC, the feasibility of a shell recycling program to assist with the
procurement of shells was determined as a high priority. A feasibility study has since been conducted to determine if
shell recycling is possible within the local Noosa area. The results of the study suggest that a small recycling program
could be viable in Noosa.

Other activities that are possible and will be explored during community workshops include:

•   Participatory/community planning
•   Shell recycling
•   Shell cleaning and bagging
•   Video monitoring (e.g. Remote Underwater Videos)
•   Oyster, invertebrate and fish monitoring
•   Oyster gardening (oyster growth study)
•   Oyster watch (oyster recruitment study)

These activities can be undertaken and led by a range of groups such as schools, restaurants, corporates,
environmental groups, fishing clubs, ‘friends of’ groups and NSC.

5.2 Project workflow


(A3.1) Community, industry and stakeholder consultation to identify most appropriate community volunteering
opportunities (e.g. shell recycling, oyster gardens, oyster watch, video monitoring).

Timeline: 18 months

    •     Identify likely participatory and lead groups and organizations (e.g. Noosa Parks Association, high schools,
          restaurants)
    •     Establish workshop and present options
    •     Identify lead organizations and volunteer projects, scope resources required


(A3.2) Establish at least one community volunteering program identified from the above process which takes into
account current and future resources, management and community interest.

Timeline: 18 months

    •     Establish delivery model, budget and project plan


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