Updating the science for the Whitsunday water plan
Since the Whitsunday water plan was made in 2010, new scientific information has been collected on the water requirements of ecosystems. The ability to monitor stream flows and groundwater levels has also improved.
New knowledge comes from:
- ecological assessments
- overland flow assessments
- social and economic assessments
- engagement with First Nations peoples
- climate variability assessments.
This new information will be used to update the water plan, including flow objectives and performance indicators to ensure sustainable water management.
Our areas of focus for water planning science are arranged across eight themes which are all influenced by climate change and uncertainty. This is detailed in our Water planning science plan (PDF, 10.1MB) and our storymap.
What do you think?
Do you have any suggestions for updating the science that’s involved in this water plan?
Also consider…
- Read more about water management in the Whitsunday area under the current water plan.
- Read about water monitoring and data and the Environmental Flows Assessment Program.
- Understand how water plans incorporate climate science and manage the risks of climate variability.
- Visit the water monitoring portal for information on streamflow and groundwater levels.