About Us
Last modified:
Monday 20th June 2011
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A key activity of the LAP process is the development of a strategic framework. Such an approach formalises and clearly
defines what we want to achieve, how we are going to do it and provides indicators to gauge if we have been successful or not.
It also details the costs, expected benefits and cost sharing arrangements based on the percentage of benefits derived
from the Plan's implementation. In essence, the framework is aimed
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at ensuring the preservation of the Region's natural heritage, whilst encouraging the sustainable development and
recreational use of the Region's natural resources.
Vision
Pursuant to the above, the Mid Murray LAP Committee has framed the following vision for their Region: a healthy and
sustainable riverine environment for present and future generations.
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To underpin the vision and directly address the five main issues described on the Issues Page, an equal number of objectives
have been formulated. The connection between the aforementioned issues and objectives is presented below, as are the expected outcomes.
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Each objective is supported by a number of strategies and has undergone economic analysis to quantify the costs and benefits
of implementation. Figure 13 opposite shows how each objective will be represented prior to a more detailed synopsis of individual
strategies and commensurate actions.
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Issue
Education and Awareness
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Objective 1
Develop education and networking strategies that will empower the community to take responsibility for the
conservation, sustainable development and recreational use of the Region's natural resources.
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Outcome
Empowerment through education and networking.
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Issue
Natural Habitat Degradation
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Objective 2
Facilitate the planned rehabilitation and protection of Natural Habitat, with an intent to restore or enhance regional biodiversity.
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Outcome
Planned natural habitat rehabilitation.
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Issue
Unsustainable Agriculture
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Objective 3
Collaborate to ensure that present and future irrigation development and practice is ecologically and economically sustainable.
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Outcome
Sustainable irrigation development and practice
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Issue
Unsustainable Recreation
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Objective 4
Develop and implement strategies to preserve or enhance recreation opportunities and the natural environment that sustains it
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Outcome
Sustainable recreation.
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Issue
Declining Water Quality
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Objective 5
Reduce the level and impact of saline, nutrient and other pollutant accessions upon riverine water quality.
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Outcome
Improved water quality.
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