13. Existing DMP (2006)

1.3 Environmental Objectives
The Noosa River Plan 2004 has identified a number of environmental outcomes for
bed and bank habitat and ecosystem health.


   a. Aquatic and terrestrial flora and fauna and their habitats, and riparian
       ecosystems are protected from any potential adverse impacts resulting from
       development and activities in the river system or on tidal lands.


   b. Bank erosion and sediment loadings are not increased or accelerated as a result
       of development or activities in the river system or on tidal lands.


   c. Dredging of sand from within the river system, only occurs where
       i. there is a clear demonstrated public benefit; and
       ii. no feasible and prudent alternatives are available; and
       iii. it can be demonstrated that the intrinsic values and resources of the river
       system can be sustainably managed and protected, including water quality,
       fisheries resources and bed and bank habitats.


   d. The area of riverfront land held in conservation tenure is preserved, and
       increased where possible, to afford protection to riparian ecosystems and to
       maintain or enhance water quality.


The EPA has Environmental Policies for Water, Air, Noise and Waste. For example
Environmental Protection (Water) Policy 1997 identifies the Lower Noosa River
Estuary as having high ecological value (level 1) and the importance of maintaining
habitat, biota, flow and riparian areas. The Noosa River Plan aims to reduce noise
levels through boating speed limits and constraints on jet-ski operations. This Plan
also has key strategies to limit waste contamination of the waterway from stormwater
and vessels.


Objectives, parameters and controls for water, air, noise and waste management are
addressed in section 3, 4, 5 & 6 of this report.




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