Dealing with salinity in Wheatbelt Valleys - Department of Water

with Salinity in Wheatbelt Valleys Conference
Dealing
Prospects and Practical Options
Processes,
RESPONSE TO KEY CONFERENCE QUESTIONS
1. Predictions have been made of the long-term future extent and impacts of salinity in WA. Do we accept
that these changes will occur if we continue as we are?
Yes - things will get worse if we do nothing.
2. Do we have the options that will make a difference?
Yes - steps can be taken now to reduce the effects of salinity in valley floors that is occurring now.
3. Do we have a shared vision for what the Wheatbelt valleys will look like?
Yes – we now have a 20 year ‘shared vision’
4. Are we willing and able to make the changes to achieve the shared vision?
Yes – it is worth the effort!!
5. What practical steps are needed to achieve a shared vision?
LISTED IN SUMMARY OF ‘NEXT STEPS’ DOCUMENT
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