Conduct a range of activities across the catchment to minimise sediment runoff into the Barron River and Great Barrier Reef, including bank stability work, revegetation and land management practices.
Justification
Sediment runoff impacts on water quality and aquatic biodiversity values throughout the Barron River catchment, including tributaries and the Great Barrier Reef lagoon. It also impacts farming systems, through loss of topsoil and streambank instability.
Examples of Local Action
- Conduct contouring on farms in areas at risk of erosion. Establish them using GPS to allow for future maintenance.