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Regional environmental water planning Mallee CMA presentation by Louise Searle
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Regional environmental water planning
Environmental Water Matters Forum
www.malleecma.vic.gov.au
OverviewMore than 280 GL of environmental water has been delivered across the region since 2003/04
• Includes allocated and donated water
Working with the community is central to the success of environmental watering
• Planning
• Delivery
• MonitoringCredit: Kerry Whitelegg
Hattah Lakes Case StudyWatering began in 2004/05
Prompted a negative reaction in some parts of the community
• Negative media coverage
• Vandalism to pump infrastructure
Intense and targeted community engagement over many years has helped improve general community acceptance of watering
Taking action
Individuals closest to site
Communities of interest
Broader community
Working with the communityIndigenous stakeholders – on-site visitsLandholders and irrigatorsLicense holders - apiarists, tourism operatorsLandcare and environment groupsIndustry groups Community Groups – progress associations,
Rotary, schools, bird watchers etcMedia – local and national Online communication – e-newsletters, Twitter etc
One-on-one discussions/site visits
Community tours/events
General community
Direct engagementHattah Lakes construction:
• Engaged more than 4500 people in 2011/12 alone
• Focusing on construction of environmental infrastructure and watering
Current Hattah Lakes watering event:
• Engaged approx. 3500 people since May 2014
• Working directly with people to discuss issues such as changes to access and water quality
Incorporating a range of interests and views
Direct community input into regional strategies
• Regional Catchment Strategy
• Mallee Waterway Strategy
• Environmental Water Management Plans
Consultations with groups such as:
• Wetland Evaluation Team (WET)
• Aboriginal Reference Group (ARG)
• Land and Water Advisory Committee (LWAC)
• Landholders consultation (private land)