Sedimentation ~ Our Goals:

1. To define, stabilise and reduce adverse sedimentation..
2. To identify future opportunities for uses of the Tamar Estuary and North Esk River.

Actions:	Regional Priority		Goal:
Define & Document
Undertake a pilot study to identify the nature of sediments.	High		1
Identify nature and sources of sediments entering Tamar Estuary.	High		1
Fill in R&D holes in dynamics of the River system.	High		1
Educate and Inform
Educate urban users on how to minimise silt and sediment generation.	Medium		1 & 2
Access Hold regular forums for Stakeholders of the Estuary to review degradation issues. Medium 1 & 2.	Medium		1 & 2
Coordinate activities - shared responsibility
Develop cooperative programs with upstream catchments.	Medium		1
Develop an integrated rehabilitation plan for the upper Tamar and lower North Esk. Medium 1	Medium		1
On-ground Works
Revegetate areas actively eroding.	High		1
Manage stock access to priority riparian and coastal areas already identified.	High		1
Instigate efficient dredging program develop infrastructure (eg. silt traps).	High		1
Use innovation and inspiration for new approaches
Find uses for dredging spoil.	High		1
Establish a Tamar Estuary trust to bring together stakeholders to develop strategic management plan for the Estuary.	High		1
Regulate and Control
Regulate where necessary the discharge of sediment into water course in the Region.	High		1
Enforce land clearance regulations to ensure the maintenance of riparian vegetation.	Medium		1

Actions	Lead Group	Partnership	Priority	Time Frame	Performance Indicators	How
Undertake studies to identify the nature of sources of sediments entering the Tamar Estuary	University of Tasmania, UTRIA, Local Councils, Hydro, DPIWE, AMC	University of Tasmania, UTRIA, Local Councils, Hydro, DPIWE, TFGA	High	2000 to 2002	Identification of nature of sediments	Undertake surveys and studies Collate and compile existing information
Fill in R & D gaps in dynamics of the River systems	TRNRM, University of Tasmania, UTRIA, Local Councils, Hydro, DPIWE, AMC	TRNRM, University of Tasmania, UTRIA, Local Councils, Hydro, DPIWE, AMC	High	2000 to 2002	R & D project funding secured Project activities underway	Identification of R & D gaps Secure funding for studies to address gaps
Regulate where necessary the discharge of sediment into water course in the Region	DPIWE	DPIWE, Local Councils	High	2002	Change in practices Change in regulation Monitoring programs established	Public consultation New State regulation established Impact assessment studies Monitoring programs
Educate urban users on how to minimise silt and sediment generation	TRNRM, DPIWE, UTRIA, Local Councils, Community Groups	TRNRM, UTRIA, DPIWE, Local Councils, Community Groups, Industry	Medium	2001 Ongoing	Change of practice and awareness Decrease in silt and sedimentation generation Planning measures for silt and sedimentation generation in housing and development applications	Educational materials communication Council planning processes
Hold regular forums for stakeholders of the Estuary to review degradation issues	TRNRM	TRNRM, DPIWE, UTRIA, Local Councils, Community Groups, Industry	Medium	2001 and ongoing	Increased understanding an awareness of degradation issues Change in pratice and behaviour	Forum, meetings, educational materials, field days, workshops
Develop cooperative programs with upstream catchments	TRNRM	TRNRM, DPIWE, community groups, Local Councils, Hydro	High	2001 ongoing	Establishment of cooperative program Establishment of communication and coordinated project development	Consultation Communication Project development and implementation Sharing of information Linking projects
Develop an integrated rehabilitation plan for the upper Tamar and lower North Esk	TRNRM, UTRIA, DPIWE, Launceston City Council	TRNRM, UTRIA, Launceston City Council, Community Groups, landholders, DPIWE, Industry, TFGA	High	2001	Integrated rehabilitation plan Implement rehabilitation plan	Development of integrated rehabilitation plan in consultation with all partners
Revegetate areas actively eroded	TRNRM	TRNRM, landholders, community groups, industry, Local Councils, DPIWE, TFGA	High	2001 ongoing	Areas and kms revegetated and fenced Success of revegetation Number of participants	Devolved NHT grant And landholder activities
Manage stock access to priority riparian and coastal areas already identified	TRNRM	TRNRM, landholders, community groups	High	2001 ongoing	Number of participants Area and kms protected and fenced Number of off stream watering points	Devolved NHT funding grants scheme and landholder activities
Instigate efficient dredging program and develop infrastructure such as silt traps	UTRIA, Local Councils, Industry, DPIWE	UTRIA, Local Councils, Industry, DPIWE	High	2001 ongoing	Efficient dredging program instigated Silt traps installed	Impact assessment of dredging program and determination of efficiency Identification of sites and installation of silt traps
Find uses for dredging spoil	UTRIA, Local Councils, Industry, DPIWE	UTRIA, Local Councils, Industry, DPIWE, TRNRM	High	2000 ongoing	Uses identified, funding secured and uses implemented	Secure funding for investigation and studies of potential uses Secure funding for establishment of new uses
Establish a project to bring together stakeholders to develop strategic management plan for the Tamar Estuary	Tamar 2020	Tamar 2020, TRNRM, Community Groups, DPIWE	High	2001	Finalised strategic management plan for the Estuary	Public consultation, Review and collation of existing information Draft paper for comment Final report
Develop land clearance regulations to ensure the maintenance of riparian vegetation	State and Local Governments	DPIWE	Medium	2002	New regulation established Resources provided to resource new regulation	Public consultation New regulation developed