River Health Programs
We work with stakeholders and the community to carry out a range of programs that improve the health of our rivers and creeks.
Programs for managing river health:
- Rehabilitation and maintenance programs
- Regulation of urban development
- River flow management
- Monitoring, evaluation and research
Rehabilitation and maintenance programs
Our river and creek improvement programs include working with community groups and stakeholders to:
- create and improve habitat for native animals
- remove weeds
- remove fish barriers
- stabilise river beds and banks
- replant vegetation along river banks
- treat stormwater.
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With assistance from landowners, local residents and other partners we undertake works to maintain the health of our rivers and creeks. These works are important to make sure that:
- the condition of our rivers and creeks doesn't worsen
- our assets are protected
- adequate measures are taken to ensure public safety.
Maintenance activities include:
- removing rubbish
- removing silt
- controlling weeds
- replacing fences
- replacing signs
- repairing structures
- stabilising river banks.
Regulating urban development
We work with developers, local councils and landowners to make sure that urban growth doesn't harm our rivers and creeks. We have requirements and guidelines for all new developments.
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Managing river flows
Natural river flows vary throughout the year due to the amount, timing and quality of water that flows into them from rainfall and run-off from the land.
This variability is important to a river's health.
River plants and animals need different river flows at different times in their life cycles to survive and reproduce. For example, high river flows can stimulate fish breeding.
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Monitoring, evaluation and research
We undertake a range of monitoring, evaluation and research programs to improve our understanding of rivers and creeks.
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