The health of our waterways is vital to the proper functioning of the entire catchment ecosystem. To manage the estuaries well, we need to consider the range of threats that can impact on water quality, ecology and human use and work to balance these in a sustainable way.
The Health of Our Estuaries
What is wrackThe detached leaves from seagrass found floating in our estuaries and washed up on our foreshores and beaches, along with…
The right management requires both knowledge and commitment. Based on nine years of extensive scientific research and thorough community…
Enacted in 2016, the Coastal Management Act (CM Act) has provided the statutory framework for the management of coastal environments in NSW…
Prevention is always better than cure. That's why we regularly work with landholders and Local Land Services (LLS) to fence off the creeks…
The Waterways Report Card
We all want to enjoy the beauty and biodiversity of our waterways. The Central Coast Council is devoted to…
Seagrasses and macroalgae play a crucial role in the health of the estuary. They use nutrients and stabilise sediments that have been…
