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A. FLOODPLAIN ST
The ecological sensitivity, flow variability, competing demands on the use of the resources,
and limited knowledge of physical, hydrological and biological process renders floodplain
management as one of the most challenging natural resources issues.
Development (including irrigation, urban growth, land management and infrastructure)
continues to change the volume, extent and pattern of drainage of floodwater flows across the
Condamine floodplains. Overland flows maintain wetland and floodplain ecosystems,
providing beneficial inundation for dryland crops and pastures, and stock, domestic, and
irrigation water supplies.
Integrated planning and coordinated management is essential to ensure healthy, productive
floodplains and should incorporate the precautionary principle of adopting Better
Management Practices (BMPs) to avoid serious resource and environmental damage.
GOAL
Healthy, productive floodplains supporting sustainable natural resource use.
TEGIC DIRECTION
Cooperative and coordinated action is required by all involved in the management and use of
the floodplain to effectively address land and water degradation and economic issues
associated with natural resource management.
Community concern over the degradation of the floodplain lead to the establishment of the
Upper Condarnine Floodplain Project. This Natural Heritage Trust funded project is a
partnership of landholders and Department of Natural Resources and incorporates the
interests of all stakeholders on the floodplain, including local authorities and state
government agencies. This community owned project is focused on the implementation of
better management practices across the floodplain and will be achieved through the following
processes:
Situation analysis;
Identification of need;
Development of a Floodplain Management Plan through a community participation
process; and
Implementation of the Plan.
Forming a partnership of local knowledge and experience with technical expertise and state of
the art technology will be key aspects of the strategy.
Floodplain Strategy and Strategic Plan