Water Stewardship Information Sources
| Citation | Evelyn, M, Jackson, M and Verlaan, V. 2006. The 1st Sunshine Coast Water Summit: A Framework for Creating a Sunshine Coast Water Master Plan. |
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| Organization | Sunshine Coast Foundation |
| URL | http://sccfoundation.com/NewsPublications/SCWaterMasterPlan-09-13=06.pdf |
| Abstract/Description or Keywords | With rapid population growth on the Sunshine Coast, issues related to water consumption, drinking water quality, human effects on aquifers, and protection of aquatic species and habitat are becoming increasingly important. To provide impetus on this key issue, the Sunshine Coast Water Summit was organized. The two-day Summit brought together scientists and water management professionals to exchange knowledge with over 80 local stakeholders and to foster the development of a shared understanding on water issues. Speaker presentations and breakout sessions allowed participants to explore different crucial areas in drinking water management and, with the help of specialist facilitators, to consider these specifically in relation to the Sunshine Coast. Throughout the meeting, the following questions were used to guide the dialogue: What do we know? What do we need to know? What is missing? What actions are needed to move forward? The overall goal of the Summit was to take the first step in identifying specific aims, objectives and actions required to develop a draft Water Management Framework for the entire Lower Sunshine Coast. |
| Information Type | report |
| Regional Watershed | Howe Sound & Sunshine Coast |
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