ANZECC projects with the department participation
ANZECC projects with the department participation
Waterways Scientific Services are also involved in research and strategy development to reduce water pollution on a national and international level through the Australian and New Zealand Environment and Conservation Council (ANZECC). These projects include:
- Reducing the impacts of shipping operations on the marine environment: ANZECC strategy to protect the marine environment;
- Australian Ballast Water Management Strategy;
- Australian Oceans Policy;
The Queensland the department has contributed to several of the ANZECC reports, including:
- Best practice guidelines for waste reception facilities at ports, marinas and boat harbours in Australia and New Zealand;
- Survey of waste reception facilities in Australian ports, boat harbours and marinas; The Australian Marine Debris Status Review;
- Communicating with the Maritime Industry about sea areas sensitive to shipping and boating operations in Australia;
- Code of Practice for Antifouling and In-water Hull Cleaning and Maintenance
- Development and Piloting of a Waste Recording/Audit System for Small Commercial Vessels
- Development and Implementation of a Management/Auditing Strategy for Waste Reception Facilities at Ports, Marinas and Boat Harbours.
Search the ANZECC web site for information about the ANZECC projects and publications. Information about ANZECC projects and publications can also be accessed at Australian Government Department of the Environment and Heritage web site.
Last updated: 14 February 2007