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Reef Rescue Reef Rescue is a key element of the Australian Government’s Caring for our Country initiative, initially funded for $2.25 billion over five years, to restore the
health of Australia’s environment and build on improved land management practices.
Reef Rescue’s objective is to improve the water quality of the Great Barrier Reef
lagoon by changing land management to reduce nutrient, pesticide and sediment
run-off from agricultural land.
How does Reef Rescue work in the Burnett Mary? Reef Rescue at a national level is a partnership between government, industry
and Natural Resource Management organisations like the BMRG. In the Burnett Mary,
Reef Rescue is managed by the Burnett Mary Reef Partnership. Like the Reef Wide
partnership, the Burnett Mary Reef Partnership is a multi industry multi partner
effort. There are 4 main industry streams, Cane, Dairy, Grazing, and Horticulture each represented by key industry organisations. Local industry representatives
ensure that incentives offered to landholders as a result of Reef Rescue investment
are relevant for
Burnett Mary Primary Producers within the Australian Government's guidelines.How does Reef Rescue work On-ground? Reef Rescue
activities are rolled out by experienced Extension Officers who are specialists
in their industry. Extension staff assist Landholders review their proposed activities
against Reef Rescue guidelines. If the activities are found to be eligible for
incentives the Extension Officers will then help landholders complete an application
form. The incentive applications are assessed periodically by expert panels and
approved applicants are offered contracts and can begin work.How does Reef Rescue work for each of the industries?For more information about a particular industry streams click on the links below.
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