2021-01-18 GC - Item 2 - Attachment 2 - Consultation Report River Plan Version 1 (2018)

                              -    DES supports measures to improve the quality of urban runoff into the FHA, especially where it relates to National Park roads adjacent to the River
                                   and lakes, noting that any improvement devices (e.g. litter nets) in the FHA would be subject to approval.
                              -    Re objective 11
                              -    The installation of litter nets to reduce litter and its impacts would be of benefit in protecting fish habitats in the FHA.
                              -    These types of structures would likely be possible under the prescribed development purpose ‘managing fisheries resources or fish habitat’

                          Habitat restoration, weeds and spraying, protecting biodiversity, climate change

Noosa Integrated              -    Management Transfer
Catchment Association         -    Since the greatest length of river bank of the Noosa River is National Park, Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service should be one of the State Agencies
                                   from whom NSC should be seeking cooperation in transfer of some responsibilities in connection with rehabilitation and maintenance of the riparian
                                   environment (not included in Section 2.2).
                              -    In the absence of such responsibility transfer, Council could desirably act as coordinator of project works between volunteers and the responsible
                                   State Authority.
                              -    For example weed control or surveys of anchored vessels.
                              -    Riparian Areas
                              -    Rehabilitation of riparian areas is mentioned under Objective 8 and Actions 17 and 19.
                              -    We suggest greater emphasis and resourcing is necessary in regard to weed eradication and riparian maintenance.
                              -    Extensive infestations along riverbanks, including on QPWS land, leads to an undesirable riverine environment from spread of such vegetation along
                                   the waterway both in the water and by birds and people.
                              -    Reporting and removal of declared plants such as Groundsel is a statutory legal requirement.
                              -    While volunteers frequently undertake removal projects, the riverine infestations present problems with accessibility and equipment, and formal
                                   involvement by Council may be required.
                              -    Greater Council resourcing for subsequent maintenance of rehabilitated areas is also necessary.
                              -    Volunteers commonly move on to other remediation projects, but there is still a long-term ongoing requirement to ensure that these areas are not
                                   allowed to revert to their former degraded state.
                              -    As an example the eastern end of the Frying Pan was fully cleared and replanted over five years ago, however it has received no subsequent
                                   attention so it is now so extremely infested with Asparagus Fern that a major project would be required to again restore this area.

Private                       -    Action 4 to include monitoring of water weeds (particularly in the everglades).

Private                       -    I am one of many concerned residents who live along Lake Weyba Drive.
                              -    As you will see in the pictures enclosed, we are very fortunate to have access to an all-natural park across the road.
                              -    However, the trees and the riverbank are very badly eroding.
                              -    We have already lost several trees to this erosion, and we fear that without further action, we could lose this beautiful park.
                              -    Thank you for taking the time to read this. We hope you can do something to protect our riverbank and its shores before it is too late.

Private                       -    Stop spraying weed killer everywhere.
                              -    It’s poison and eventually ends up in the river.

Department of                 -    Re objective 8
Environment and Science       -    Proposals for restoration in FHAs can be supported where these are for the benefit of fish habitats, fisheries productivity and natural ecological
                                   processes within the FHA.

                              -    Action 39 ensure the ‘beach buoy’ is made from non-plastic materials.

Noosa Nth Shore               -    Migratory shore birds - Noosa North Shore:
Residents Association         -    The exclusion zone today is not being observed at all times.
                              -    In fact, it is being ignored by the commercial net fishermen who camp on the beach each season.
                              -    Additionally, if commercial fishing will continue on the Noosa North Shore, then Council / State need to mandate that all commercial fishermen who
                                   use the beach today be obligated to provide portable toilets for themselves and the crews.
                              -    Currently they use the dunes.

Department of                 -    Re objective 14
Environment and Science       -    Protecting the integrity of the habitats in the FHA will also help to preserve any shorebird habitats within.
                              -    DES supports the upholding of International agreements for the protection of migratory shorebirds.
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Private                       -    Future Proofing
                              -    Climate change, rising sea levels, the advance of crocodile habitat, more severe storm and flood events are all worth contenders for consideration in
                                   future planning.
                              -    Private and commercial development along the foreshore should be minimised and public space, and environmental buffer zones will become more
                                   important as decades advance.

Department of                 -    Re objective 12
Environment and Science       -    The Plan suggests fisheries production will be impacted by changed patterns of rainfall and flow events, increasing water temperatures, fish habitat
                                   transitions and changes in stock distribution.
                              -    This highlights the importance of protecting fish habitats in the Noosa River to promote resilience from the impacts of climate change, through the
                                   effective management of the FHA.

                          Indigenous cultural heritage protection and engagement with Kabi Kabi TOs

Private                       -    Unlimited funding for indigenous initiatives.
                              -    Ratepayers would be foolish to agree to provide an open cheque to any indigenous initiative without knowing if it is beneficial.
                              -    This comment needs qualifying to be reasonable.

Department of                 -    DES is supportive of initiatives led by Kabi Kabi (Gubbi Gubbi) and the protection of Aboriginal cultural heritage.
Environment and Science

                          Coastal algal blooms

Department of                 -    Re objective 15
Environment and Science       -    Laguna Bay is outside of the FHA, however, DES supports planning to address future algal blooms within the FHA.

                          Recreational boating

Private                       -    Control of jet ski and number boat moorings yes!

Private                       -    No motored vessels in the NR marine exclusion zone, particularly jet skis.

Private                       -    Implement strategies to improve impacts of watercraft and associated activity, relative to impact and scale.

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