LDC — looking back , looking forward
THE grit
THE CHALLENGE
ne diment d trients m ricultural land are significant threat to e Great Barrier ef .
WHERE DOES SEDIMENT COME FROM ?
The aim of the project is to stop shifting soils and water runoff at the source .
WATER QUALITY SAMPLING GROUP
Nine properties make up the LDC Community Water Quality Monitoring Group .
PRIORITISATION
LDC contracted a report to characterise and prioritise the highest sediment producing gullies .
SMALL AND LARGE GULLIES TO DATE
On-ground remediation works have included five large-scale gullies and 20 smallscale gullies .
WHAT ’ S NEXT ?
The primary objective of the BBB Water Quality Regional Program is an enduring end-ofcatchment reduction of 105,100 tonnes in fine sediment entering the Great Barrier Reef lagoon .
RAZIER SUPPORT
Grazier port gram s to vide the ls to help ziers adopt improved management ctices .
FOCUS ON GROUND COVER
Ground cover is important because it can reduce runoff and erosion .
STEWARDSHIP
Stewardship is recognition of a collective responsibility to retain the quality of the land , air , water and biodiversity .
WHAT ’ S NEXT ?
Engagement will be focused on meeting landholders ’ individual needs through peer-to-peer training and on-line training opportunities .
the Bowen and o further guide the BBB . opics will use the
data collected from these projects to further target priority locations with high sediment loads , and to inform onground and extension activities to encourage best land management practices .
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