Managing the Brisbane River and Moreton bay : an integrated research/management program to reduce impacts on an Australian estuary

摘要: The Brisbane River and Moreton Bay Study, an interdisciplinary study of its major tributaries, was initiated to address water quality issues which link sewage diffuse loading with environmental degradation. Runoff deposition fine-grained sediments into Bay, followed by resuspension, have been linked increased turbidity significant loss seagrass habitat. Sewage-derived nutrient enrichment, particularly nitrogen (N), has algal blooms plume maps. Blooms a marine cyanobacterium, Lyngbya majuscula, in resulted impacts on human health (e.g., contact dermatitis) ecological loss), the availability dissolved iron from acid sulfate soil runoff hypothesised. catchment activities resulting sediments, nutrients waterways are addressed. established 6 local councils association two state departments 1994, forms regional component national program achieve ecologically sustainable use protecting enhancing their health, while maintaining economic social development. Study framework illustrates unique integrated approach management whereby scientific research, community participation strategy development were done parallel each other. This collaborative effort focuses integration socioeconomic values waterways. work led cost savings infrastructure providing clear focus initiatives towards achieving healthy Study's Stage 2 form basis for this paper.