Lewis, S., Bainbridge, Z., and Smithers, S. (2024) Question 3.1 What are the spatial and temporal distributions of terrigenous sediments and associated indicators within the Great Barrier Reef Question 3.1.1 What is the variability of turbidity and photic depth in coastal and marine areas of the Great Barrier Reef? [in Scientific Consensus Statement on land-based impacts on Great Barrier Reef water quality and ecosystem]. Report. Commonwealth of Australia and Queensland Government.

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Abstract

[Extract] The Scientific Consensus Statement (SCS) on land use impacts on Great Barrier Reef (GBR) water quality and ecosystem condition brings together scientific evidence to understand how land-based activities can influence water quality in the GBR, and how these influences can be managed. The SCS is used as a key evidence-based document by policymakers when they are making decisions about managing GBR water quality. In particular, the SCS provides supporting information for the design, delivery and implementation of the Reef 2050 Water Quality Improvement Plan (Reef 2050 WQIP) which is a joint commitment of the Australian and Queensland governments. The Reef 2050 WQIP describes actions for improving the quality of the water that enters the GBR from the adjacent catchments. The SCS is updated periodically with the latest peer reviewed science.

C2O Consulting was contracted by the Australian and Queensland governments to coordinate and deliver the 2022 SCS. The team at C 2O Consulting has many years of experience working on the water quality of the GBR and its catchment area and has been involved in the coordination and production of multiple iterations of the SCS since 2008

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Item Type:	Report (Report)
Related URLs:	https://reefwqconsensus.com.au/
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Date Deposited:	06 Apr 2026 23:57
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