Resource Condition Target SWW1.1 By 2015,
improve water quality (suspended sediments, nutrients, pesticides)
at a sub-catchment and catchment level based on 2005 levels.
- SWW1.1.1 – By 2005, adopt interim quantified water
quality targets for the key parameters of turbidity, dissolved
oxygen, salinity, nutrients, pesticides and herbicides. Refine
targets by 2008 and confirm by 2010. Ensure targets align with the
RWQPP goal and objectives and ANZECC guidelines
- SWW1.1.2 – By 2008 Develop an integrated and coordinated
multi-stakeholder monitoring program to include the monitoring and
assessment of; water quality (including nutrients sediments,
pesticides, salinity), wetland and riparian condition, aquatic
biodiversity, aquatic weeds and seasonal variation trends, aquatic
pest species, evaluate sub-catchment contaminant contributions
- SWW1.1.3 – By 2006, develop sub regional drainage
management plans.
- SWW1.1.4 – By 2006, implement current recommended
practice for soil erosion and sediment control.
Resource Condition Targets SWW1.2 By 2015
establish and implement an environmental flow.
- SWW1.2.1 – By 2007, finalise and implement the Water
Resource Plan and Resource Operations Plan for the Burdekin and
Haughton River Basins.
Resource Condition Target SWW1.3 By 2010, there
is a 10% decrease in bank and gully erosion.
- SWW1.3.1 – By 2010 assess the impact of sediment and
vegetation build-up in stream/river channels in the Lower
Burdekin.
Resource Condition Target SWW2.1 By 2024, the
conservation of naturally occurring aquatic organisms and
ecological values of 80% of priority, permanent, natural waterholes
will be ensured.
- SWW2.1.1 – By 2006 complete a classification scheme to
categorise the various types of waterbodies within the catchment,
their expected water quality, habitat conditions and faunal
composition and their vulnerability to land use pressures.
- SWW2.1.2 – By 2006, implement waterway/wetland
rehabilitation/conservation programs for priority systems.
Resource Condition Target SWW2.2 By 2015,
connectivity is re-established in 50% of freshwater wetlands and
lagoons so they are able to support all native aquatic species
expected for that system.
- SWW2.2.1 – By 2010, a consultative approach will be used
to identify all fish passage barriers which should be
removed/modified and undertake work. The process should balance
environmental with economic and social considerations.
Resource Condition Target SWW3.1 By 2020,
Maintain all A condition riparian areas and improve 50% of B
condition to A, and 50% C and D condition to B and ensure 75% of
riparian areas are in good biodiversity condition to a width
dictated by stream ordering model. (refer to appendix 9 for an
explanation of the stream ordering model)
- SWW3.1.1. – By 2010, rehabilitate identified priorities
for critical fragmented, riparian and threatened native
vegetation.
- SWW3.1.2 – By 2010, 30% of riparian landholders will be
participating in riparian fencing and 80% of riparian areas along
major watercourses will be involved in rotational wet season
spelling.
Resource Condition Target SWW4.1 By 2020, water
is used more efficiently through 50% adoption of a range of water
use efficiency practices.
- SWW4.1.1 – By 2010, Reduce urban, rural and industrial
water use through the implementation of BMP in water use
efficiency