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Mary River

Corporate Plan 2023-28

1.1

Maintain and improve water quality and the health of waterways, wetlands and catchments

2024-25

1.1.1

Continue to deliver the Modern Water Quality Monitoring Program for the Noosa and Mary River Subcatchments to monitor the environmental health of the catchments and identify priority areas for management.

On Track

Monitoring continuing as planned for all sites. Planning for the initial Mary River sub catchment monitoring with SCRC in Q3.

On Track

Monitoring continuing as planned for all sites. Six-month trial of Mary River sub-catchment monitoring has commenced with SCC. Executive briefed on monitoring performance in Jan.

On Track

This programme is ongoing. Monitoring was completed as planned for all sites in Q4. A six-month trial of Mary River sub-catchment monitoring has commenced with Sunshine Coast Council. Water quality dashboard has been trialled with the Noosa Waters Residents Association. Council to be briefed on the annual programme in August.

2023-24

1.1.1

Deliver a Modern Water Quality Monitoring Program for the Noosa and Mary River Sub-catchments including prepare the Mary River sub-catchment report card, complete annual reporting to identify sub catchment water quality grades, support and monitor outcomes of the Keep it in Kin Kin project in conjunction with Noosa & District Landcare.

Complete

Water monitoring for Noosa River completed. Collaborative trial in place Q3-Q4 FY25 with SCC for Mary River sub-catchment reporting.

1.6

Partner with community to improve the health and water quality management of Noosa and Mary Rivers and coastal areas through whole of catchment management to protect environmental values while enabling sustainable public access, recreation, and commercial use.

1.7

Deliver and partner with State and Federal Governments to protect threatened and vulnerable species identified in the Environment Strategy.

2023-24

1.7.1

Initiate implementation of the Noosa Threatened Fauna Roadmap including develop 2 action plans per year for priority threatened species identified in the Noosa Threatened Fauna Roadmap.

On Track

Commenced Sea Turtle Conservation Plan and Koala Conservation Plan for delivery Q2 FY25. Completed baseline abundance and distribution for the Great Glider, Mary River Cod and Mary River Turtle (upcoming Conservation Plans for FY25). Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan