Determine ecological water requirements for water-dependent ecosystems
Manage recreational activities and access in estuaries and rivers
Map and monitor the extent, condition and natural variability of the region’s waterscapes
Work with Traditional Owners and Custodians to identify and manage water resources of cultural significance
Work with Traditional Owners and Custodians to monitor and maintain healthy water-dependent ecosystems
Identify priority wetlands and watercourses for protection and restoration
Identify priority groundwater dependent ecosystems for protection and restoration
Develop and implement management plans for the restoration and conservation of priority wetlands and watercourses
Increase the current extent and improve the condition of riparian vegetation
Coordinate integrated feral animal and / or weed management in riparian areas
Restore or rehabilitate native vegetation in riparian areas
Establish vegetation buffers around riparian areas
Goal 5: Support at least three Traditional Custodians and their representative groups to secure and sustainably manage water rights and interests by 2030.
Develop and implement appropriately resourced, science-based water allocation plans with community consultation
Ensure allocation plans account for the impacts of climate change
Ensure allocation plans account for the cultural value of water and water resources in the landscape
Investigate and implement sustainable alternate sources of water
Present data in a format that is easily accessible and understood by the general public
Support Traditional Owners and Custodians with the sustainable management of their water rights and interests
Acknowledgment of Country
We respectfully acknowledge the Yamaji and Noongar people who are the Traditional Owners and original natural resource managers of the Northern Agricultural Region and pay our respect to all of the Aboriginal Elders and leaders in the region, past, present and emerging
“Bandang jinangij ngala nyoongar boodja danjoo.”All people looking after Country together (Noongar).
“Barndi nhurra nganjungu barnagi yanayinha.”It is good that you come to our Country (Yamaji Wajarri).
