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vegetation in the bed, banks and surrounds of Burgess Creek reduces the amount of water,
sediment and nutrient entering the Coral Ocean and being swept up north into Laguna Bay when
compared to a piped outfall, where this natural filtration would not occur. This in turn helps improve
inshore water quality and reduces algal blooms that may affect swimming and beach resources.

Environmental and community values
Despite past and ongoing impacts, some of them highly significant, Burgess Creek Bushland
Reserve contributes significant site and landscape conservation biodiversity and environmental
values. Values include waterway and land-based wildlife connectivity, connecting nearby national
park to the coastal foreshore strip, essential habitat, and significant plant and animal species.

It is highly valued by the local community, with enthusiastic dedicated Bushcare volunteers
contributing to planning and rehabilitation activities in the reserve. These activities are supported
by Noosa Council’s Bushland Care program, Natural Areas team and Unitywater, the managers of
the Noosa Wastewater Treatment Plant STP.


EBFMPEBFRMP Management actions
The following actions are identified for implementation:
Prioritisation:
• Immediate: < 1 year
• Medium:1 year – 3 years
• Long: 3 years – 5 years
• Continuing: Commenced and ongoing.


 Action                                              Responsible                 Due date and
                                                     partyResponsibility         status
 13.1. Work with Unitywater, and community           Environmental Services      Immediate
 members to restore bushland and improve             Unitywater                  Continuing2023/24
 water quality in the lowest reaches of coastal      Infrastructure Services     to medium
 creeks, accommodating erosion issues where          BushcareInfrastructure
 required. Include the values of coastal creeks in   Services
 community education and restoration planning.       Environmental Services
 14.1. Work with Unitywater, Infrastructure          Environmental Health
 Services, and community members to prioritise
 and develop catchment management plans for
 coastal creeks that:
     • consider all sources of water and
        influences on hydrology
     • rank and prioritise remediation works on
        land slips, slumps and other impacts
     • assesses stormwater management
        requirements for the catchment
     • consider degraded natural and social
        values alongside other stormwater
        related impacts.
 13.2. Coordinate with Unitywater and Council        Environmental Services      Immediate
 departments, the collection and documentation       Environmental Health        Continuing2023/24
 of comprehensive water quality assessments          Unitywater                  ongoing to long
 and standards for all coastal creeks and inshore    Infrastructure Services
 marine environments.                                Environmental Services
 14.2. Prioritise, plan, schedule and implement
 the management of coastal creek mouth
 alignment and erosion.
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