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Coastal Lake Assessment and Management Tool (CLAM): Urunga Lagoon, Bellingen Shire Council
No full textMaintenance and Update Frequency: irregularStatement: ICMS
Bayesian Networks<b>Credit</b><br/>NSW Department of Environment and Climate Change<b>Credit</b><br/>Former NSW Department of Infrastructure Planning and Natural Resources<b>Purpose</b><br/>The Coastal Lake Assessment and Management (CLAM) tool was developed to allow decision-makers and stakeholders to assess the social, economic and environmental trade-offs associated with development, remediation and use options for coastal lakes and estuaries.The Coastal Lake Assessment and Management (CLAM) tool allows stakeholders to assess the social, economic and environmental trade-offs associated with development, remediation and use options for coastal lakes and estuaries. Researchers at the Australian National University (ANU) developed CLAM in 2004 when contracted by the NSW State Government to provide sustainability assessments of 8 coastal lakes. Several projects have since been established directly with local government and NRM groups.<br/><br/>To date, 27 CLAMs have been developed in New South Wales, where they generally fit within estuary management or catchment management plans. To develop these CLAMs and build local capacity to maintain them, ANU-Enterprise Pty Ltd - the commercial company of ANU developed an Accreditation Scheme whereby local consultants are trained in the CLAM approach
Review of research and data relevant to marine environmental management of Australia's North West Shelf.
No full textMaintenance and Update Frequency: unknownStatement: Original record compiled for the Western Australian Marine Science Institution (WAMSI), Project 3.8, 2008.<b>Credit</b><br/>A. Heyward<b>Credit</b><br/>A. Revill<b>Credit</b><br/>C. SherwoodThe region of interest for this study was Australias North West Shelf, extending from the inter-tidal zone to the continental shelf break, with particular focus on data relevant to the area between North West Cape and Port Hedland. The principal resource used for identification of existing data and information was the bibliography assembled by Jernakoff et al. (2006). This document provides an overview of the relevance of existing information to the North West Shelf Marine Environmental Management Study (NWSMEMS). It identifies gaps in knowledge that are likely to be important to the NWSMEMS and makes recommendations for addressing these gaps. The review presents information on the marine environment, grouped into physical, chemical and biological themes. This summary at the beginning of the document presents our major conclusions about the relevance of existing knowledge and about major gaps in information, and our recommendations for future research
The Phytoplankton Ecology of Wilson Inlet, Western Australia - Phytoplankton Dynamics
No full textMaintenance and Update Frequency: notPlannedStatement: Seven study sites were chosen from existing water quality monitoring sites, which have been tested weekly by the local management authority since 1995. Sites 1, 2, 3 and 4 were distributed in the western basin nearest the ocean and sites 5, 6 and 7 were in the eastern basin (see Fig. 2.1 in thesis).
The present data were collected from January 1995 to September 1999. water quality sampling of physical and chemical variables was conducted on a weekly basis, except during winter (June, July, August) when sampling was fortnightly. Temperature, salinity and dissolved oxygen concentration were measured with a Hydrolab H2O multiprobe (Hydrolab Corporation, Austin Texas, USA) at 0.5 m intervals from the surface to the bottom of the water column. Irradiance through the water column was measured with a 30 cm Secchi disk. Water samples for chemical analyses were collected from the surface and bottom using a submersible pump assembly. Samples collected for dissolved nutrient analyses were immediately filtered through 0.45 um cellulose nitrite membrane (Whatman). Samples were stored <4 degrees Celsius and were analysed by the Australian Environmental Laboratories (Welshpool, Perth) for ammonium, nitrate, total nitrogen, phosphate, total phosphorus, silica and gilvin.
For further methods see section 2.3.3, 2.3.4 and 2.3.5 of the thesis<b>Credit</b><br/>National Eutrophication Management Program and Water and Rivers Commission of WA (now Department of Water)Temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen, irradiance, ammonium, nitrate, total nitrogen, phosphate, total phosphorus, silica, gilvin, chlorophyll a and phytoplankton samples were collected to document the spatial and temporal variation in phytoplankton dynamics in relation to seasonal changes Wilson Inlet
Saving the seas: the economic justification for marine reserves: WORKING PAPER
No full text<b>Credit</b><br/>Funded by The Fisheries Resources Research Fund of Australia<b>Purpose</b><br/>To address the economic question regarding reserves: what is their optimal economic size, taking into account both the sustainability of the resource and net returns from harvesting?This record describes, and links to a working paper produced through the Crawford School of Economics and Government at The Australian National University in Canberra.<br/>*****<br/>We contribute to the understanding of marine reserves and the management of renewable resources with uncertainty. We show that the key benefit of reserves is that they increase resilience, or the speed it takes a population to return to a former state following a negative shock. Resilience can also increase resource rents even with optimal harvesting. We contradict the accepted wisdom that reserves have no value if harvesting is optimal, reserves and optimal output controls are equivalent, reserves have value only with overexploited populations and that reserves must be large to offer benefits to fishers
Coastalwatch Coastal Condition Monitoring System - Kawana
No full textMaintenance and Update Frequency: continualStatement: Camera Site Hardware - The cameras and associated hardware permit live streaming video from multiple locations. The camera systems can be located in surf life saving clubs, lifeguard towers, marine rescue or coast guard premises, hotels or other privately-owned buildings, and can be established in remote locations if required. The cameras are securely mounted and housed to guard against inclement weather and vandalism.
Each camera location consists of a phone line connection with an ADSL modem or Motorola wireless link, UPS backup, hub network, robotic Sony PTZ controllable camera and remote reboot/restart equipment. The Dell Optiplex computer system, Sony IP camera and modem automatically restart and reconnect to the internet if any mains power is interrupted.Statement: In order to create a secure and efficient data environment, Coastalwatch has implemented a state of the art Virtual Private Network (VPN) and have centralised all live video streams and data information in one of Australia's largest data centres, Equinix. Sony cameras deployed by Coastalwatch at the beach and harbour locations are capable of producing TV quality broadcasts, with the only limiting factor being the speed of the telecommunications infrastructure available at telephone exchanges.
Due to the explosive growth of telecommunication infrastructure around the world, Coastalwatch continues to upgrade the quality of vision streaming over the internet, mobile phone and digital TV in order to maintain quality streaming vision for the increasing number of clients.<b>Credit</b><br/>Bureau of Meteorology<b>Credit</b><br/>National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration<b>Credit</b><br/>Community and Environmental Organisations<b>Purpose</b><br/>There is a need for timely and accurate measurement of shoreline position and beach information at locations around the World. There may also be a need to provide predictive and real-time advice on beach conditions and safety, along with a profile of conditions if an incident were to occur.Since its launch in 1998, Coastalwatch has become Australia's most popular water sports website, and is consistently ranked in the top eight sporting websites. The site displays live vision from over 90 coastal locations around Australia and overseas. It also provides daily surf reports, swell forecasting, weather information and news; as well as video, photographic and editorial content. <br/><br/>Coastalwatch has also developed a Coastal Conditions Monitoring System, which utilises the camera network to make a significant contribution to safer coastal use and more efficient and cost effective coastal management. To this end, Coastalwatch has partnered with Surf Life Saving Australia and Surfing Australia; and supports Volunteer Rescue organisations, community groups, and charities such as SurfAid International and the Surfrider Foundation Australia. <br/><br/>Coastalwatch is committed to bringing the coast to all Australians and overseas visitors, and becoming the premier reference site for all coastal user groups. With this in mind, Coastalwatch is dedicated to assisting with sound coastal zone research and management through the use of all its resources
Coastal Lake Assessment and Management Tool (CLAM): Deep Creek, Nambucca Shire Council
No full textMaintenance and Update Frequency: irregularStatement: ICMS
Bayesian Networks<b>Credit</b><br/>NSW Department of Environment and Climate Change<b>Credit</b><br/>Former NSW Department of Infrastructure Planning and Natural Resources<b>Purpose</b><br/>The Coastal Lake Assessment and Management (CLAM) tool was developed to allow decision-makers and stakeholders to assess the social, economic and environmental trade-offs associated with development, remediation and use options for coastal lakes and estuaries.The Coastal Lake Assessment and Management (CLAM) tool allows stakeholders to assess the social, economic and environmental trade-offs associated with development, remediation and use options for coastal lakes and estuaries. Researchers at the Australian National University (ANU) developed CLAM in 2004 when contracted by the NSW State Government to provide sustainability assessments of 8 coastal lakes. Several projects have since been established directly with local government and NRM groups.<br/><br/>To date, 27 CLAMs have been developed in New South Wales, where they generally fit within estuary management or catchment management plans. To develop these CLAMs and build local capacity to maintain them, ANU-Enterprise Pty Ltd - the commercial company of ANU developed an Accreditation Scheme whereby local consultants are trained in the CLAM approach
Derwent Estuary Recreational Water Quality monitoring program -Little Sandy Bay North
No full textMaintenance and Update Frequency: asNeededStatement: Bacterial samples are collected using Public Health glass bacteria bottles.
HydroLab vertical profiler is used to collect temperature, salinity, ph and turbidity.Statement: Information on the Hydrolab Vertical profiler :
http://www.hachhydromet.com/web/ott_hach.nsf/id/pa_home
_e.html<b>Credit</b><br/>Norske Skog<b>Credit</b><br/>NyrstarLittle Sandy Bay North monitoring site is collected as part of the Derwent Beach Watch program. Derwent Beach Watch is a collaborative program between councils and state government that tests water quality at 18 swimming sites around the estuary during summer months. <br/>Water samples are collected each Tuesday from the start of December to the end of March and analysed for the faecal indicator bacteria Enterococci (Enteralert method) at the Public health Lab. Because the samples must be cultured, it takes several days to publish the results
Vegetation and Flora of the Gorgon Gas Development EIS/ERMP-Technical appendix C1
No full textMaintenance and Update Frequency: unknownStatement: Original record compiled for the Gorgon Gas Development EIS/ERMP.<b>Credit</b><br/>Jeremy Fitzpatrick: RPS Environment<b>Credit</b><br/>Mattiske Consulting Pty LtdA total of 68 families, 180 genera and 406 vascular plant taxa have been recorded on Barrow Island. The total of 406 vascular plant species, subspecies and varieties constitutes approximately 23 per cent of the flora recorded for the Pilbara region. Fourteen vascular plant species have been introduced to the Island, the majority of which have been recorded in the vicinity of previously disturbed sites.<br/><br/>No Declared Rare Flora species, as listed under subsection (2) of Section 23F of the Western Australian Wildlife Conservation Act 1950 and as listed by the Department of Conservation and Land Management (2003a, 2004a), have been found on Barrow Island. Two Priority species have been collected on Barrow Island: Helichrysum oligochaetum (Priority 1) and Corchorus interstans ms (Priority 3).<br/><br/>The Priority 1 species Helichrysum oligochaetum is known to occur on Barrow Island and was searched for during post cyclonic rain surveys (April and May 2004) to check for potential presence on the proposed development site. Corchorus interstans ms (Priority 3) was recorded within the proposed gas processing plant site and the proposed North Whites Beach pipeline. Corchorus interstans ms is widely distributed on parts of the Island and the mainland and has also been observed to regenerate successfully on rehabilitated sites (Astron Environmental 2002).<br/><br/>No vegetation communities listed under The Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 have been recorded or are known to occur on Barrow Island. No threatened ecological community as listed by CALMs Threatened Ecological Database (2003c) has been recorded or is known to occur on Barrow Island.<br/><br/>Barrow Islands vegetation has been previously classified by Buckley (1983) into eight major vegetation units. They were subsequently divided into 34 vegetation types based on major landforms, soil types and species composition by Mattiske (1993b). In recent, more detailed mapping of the vegetation on the proposed development area and associated infrastructure corridors, 83 vegetation communities (Attachment B and Attachment C) were defined and mapped within the proposed gas processing facility and wider study area and the proposed pipeline routes.<br/><br/>Flora and vegetation communities, especially those of particular significance located within the proposed development area, are discussed in this technical appendix to the ERMP for the Gorgon Gas Development
OSU Buoy Group: Oregon Continental Shelf Project current meter records 1967-68
No full textStatement: Accession 8024, the geostrophic wind, was computed from pressure gradients at 45N, 125W. Accession 8025 is an observed wind measured at the Coast Guard observation tower on the north side of the entrance to Yaquina Bay at Newport, Oregon.Data from moorings that were in place for at least 6 months in deep water and include meteorological data, pressure records and temperature records gathered by the Oregon State University (OSU) Buoy Group over a span of more than 35 years. In addition, included are a number of electronic (i.e., browser-formatted) data reports.<br/><br/>This dataset relates to current meter records from the current meter records from the Continental Shelf Project, PSU's earliest use of moored current meters, 1967-68.<br/><br/>Other links available on this site will take you to the collection of data reports, an historical retrospective of the Buoy Group and instructions on how to download the data for the following:<br/><br/>* Atlantic Ocean data<br/>* Pacific Ocean data<br/>* Indian Ocean data<br/>* Southern Ocean data <br/>* Electronic data reports<br/>* History of the Group<br/>* How to use this dis
Coastal Lake Assessment and Management Tool (CLAM): South West Rocks Creek, Kempsey Shire Council
No full textMaintenance and Update Frequency: irregularStatement: ICMS
Bayesian Networks<b>Credit</b><br/>NSW Department of Environment and Climate Change<b>Credit</b><br/>Former NSW Department of Infrastructure Planning and Natural Resources<b>Purpose</b><br/>The Coastal Lake Assessment and Management (CLAM) tool was developed to allow decision-makers and stakeholders to assess the social, economic and environmental trade-offs associated with development, remediation and use options for coastal lakes and estuaries.The Coastal Lake Assessment and Management (CLAM) tool allows stakeholders to assess the social, economic and environmental trade-offs associated with development, remediation and use options for coastal lakes and estuaries. Researchers at the Australian National University (ANU) developed CLAM in 2004 when contracted by the NSW State Government to provide sustainability assessments of 8 coastal lakes. Several projects have since been established directly with local government and NRM groups.<br/><br/>To date, 27 CLAMs have been developed in New South Wales, where they generally fit within estuary management or catchment management plans. To develop these CLAMs and build local capacity to maintain them, ANU-Enterprise Pty Ltd - the commercial company of ANU developed an Accreditation Scheme whereby local consultants are trained in the CLAM approach