2: Objectives
The objectives of the Explanatory Paper are to:
- Outline the drivers for the development of this plan and context for which the plan is to be developed.
- Provide sufficient background information and disseminate the findings on the current water quality condition of the Lake.
- Outline how the benchmark values for the water quality parameters were developed.
- The objectives of the Management Response are to:
- Outline benchmark values for the water quality parameters against which the monitoring and reporting will be carried out.
- List commonly occurring events that may cause
harmful changes to water quality, and provide management
measures that minimise the risks to public health
and
to the aquatic environment. - Outline the current water quality program, reporting and assessment.
- Outline communications on water quality matters.