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Water Management

Water Management

Council manages a number of programs to reduce water consumption, improve the health of our waterways and contributes to water activities and events during National Water Week.

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Building Sites
Building and construction sites can be major contributors of litter and sediment into our waterways.
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International Council for Local Environment Initiatives (ICLEI) - Water Campaign
The Greater Shepparton City Council is a signatory to the ICLEI Water Campaign.
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Municipal Catchment Coordinator
The Municipal Catchment Coordinator creats a strong, effective and resilient partnership between Local Government and the Catchment Management Authority that develops common ownership and commitment to Natural Resource Management and Regional Development programs in the Shepparton Irrigation Region.
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National Water Week
National Water Week is an annual event held during October throughout Australia.
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Riverconnect
The RiverConnect project aims to establish a connection between the Greater Shepparton community and Broken and Goulburn Rivers.
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Stormwater Management
Stormwater runoff from our urban areas affects the key waterways of the Broken and Goulburn Rivers, and impacts on plants, animals and users downstream.
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Sustainable Water Use Plan
The Council endorsed the Sustainable Water Use Plan (SWUP) at its February 2007 Council Meeting.
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Water Quality
Council, through a Stormwater Protection Officer, monitors the water quality of some of our urban lakes and wetlands.
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Water Sensitive Urban Design
Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) is a method of designing new residential and industrial developments to treat stormwater before it leaves the local area.
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Waterways
Residents in Greater Shepparton are fortunate to have so many wonderful rivers, wetlands and waterways on our back doorstep.
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