The Southern Rivers region’s coastal and marine environments do not exist in isolation, but are impacted by what happens in its catchments, therefore the Coastal program has strong linkages with other Southern Rivers CMA programs. The program extends the scope of Southen Rivers CMA’s responsibility to include a whole of catchment perspective on impacts from the catchment on receiving waters and the coastal zone, including all waters to three nautical miles offshore. The program aims to promote awareness of how coastal and marine resources are used and to develop partnerships with industries and recreational uses to address issues of concern.
The Coastal and Marine Program is supported by the Coastal and Marine Working Group. This group provides SRCMA with expert advice, research and programs advice and funding opportunities, as well as being a creative forum for discussion of coastal and marine ideas. It includes representatives of Southen Rivers CMA, the Department of Primary Industries, the Department of Environment and Climate Change, the Marine Parks Authority, the Southern Councils Group, Coastcare, Oceanwatch Australia, and the Eden Marine Discovery Centre, as well as representatives from six local government areas.
In addition, through ongoing consultation with industry and local government, input is received from the oyster industry and council estuary management committees.
