Catchment Management Plan - Hunter Water

Appendix A:Items to observe during inspection and surveillanceprogramsitems to observe points to note follow-up-actionAccess roads Condition Arrange remedial action if necessary.SignageInspect and ensure the performance of signagein relation to the effect on visitor behaviour.Identify damaged signs and replacement trends/detailsPost signage required to increaseeffectiveness (e.g., restrict access) andreplace as necessaryErosion Location and severity Arrange remedial action: short term reosioncontrol measures; long term- rehabilitationDeclared weeds Type, location and severity Arrange for eradicationFeral animal activity Type, location and severity Arrange for eradication programEvidence of illegal activities (e.g., entry torestricted areas, swimming, fishing)Location and severityArrange a specific surveilance patrol to targetillegal activityDumping rubbish/ chemicals Type, location and quantity Arrange removal, advise other agenciesNew land development including rate ofgrowthLivestock activityActivities by other agencies (e.g., ForestryDepartment , local shire or country council)Location, impact on water quality, compatabilitywith planning controlsLocation especially in relation to streams,reservoirs, well headsAssess impact, monitor compliance with agreedstandardsIf not compatable advise planning agency,appeal development approval, check forcompliance with any specail conditionsrequired as a condition of the approvalFencing and revegetation of streams andwaterways to prevent stock access andcreation of vegetated stream banksArrange remedial action where required andwhere applicable arrange approvals processfor future activitiesHazardous sites Location, type, assess hazard arrange protective meqasuresApproved recreational eventsPost wildfireAttend event and ensure compliance with eventapproval conditions, assess impactInspect the burnt area and fire trails used,upgraded and installed. Inspect and map firetrails installed/ upgraded. Where available obtainfire intensiaty maps from fire authority. Liaise/advise on the r3ehabilitation required from thefire.From Watershed Management for Drinking Water Protection, AWA, St LeonardsAssess impact and arrange remedial actionif requiredInvestigate potential for erosion problemsresulting from the fire and associatedactivities. Monitor turbidity in problem areas,sample for nutrients in first heavy rains afterthe fire to monitor nutrient release. Arrangerestoration/ rehabilitations as required. Installerosion control measures on fire trails suchas drains, booms, and sediment trapsCATCHMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN . ssS . 001 . JUNE201041