How has estuary health changed since 2001
Well done to the Clean4Shore team and the many volunteers for its Landcare award on July 2, as reported in Peninsula News (July 24).
Has waste generation and collection reduced since 2001?
I refer to the Project 12 Committee report on Litter Booms and Litter Traps April-June 2001.
This report quotes the weight of waste removed from the various local government sites, including Brickwharf Rd, Woy Woy.
It would be of interest for the Central Coast Council to provide an overview of waste as it impacts on the health of the estuary, and what actions are proposed to improve the estuary's health, especially considering the proposed development of the Gosford waterfront.The Project 12 report was a Gosford City Council agenda item EL006 on July 31, 2001.
Waste collection now includes many more categories than the seven assessed in the Council report.
A pressure/state/response report is certainly of interest for residents as the estuary changes due to development.
I am confident the Brisbane Water estuary and the marine environment are both in an improved condition due to the actions of Clean4Shore.
Again, well done to the team and volunteers.
Of special note in the citation is citizenship training for students which emphasises one of the many positives of the program.
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Letter, 28 Jul 2023
Norm Harris, Umina