Natural Resource Management

This module provides online access to key information and data that supports Natural Reource Management (NRM) Reporting. Information on natural resource condition informs policy at national and state levels, and underpins management at regional and local scales. More introduction ...

Coastal Eutrophication Risk Assessment Tool

Coastal Eutrophication Risk Assessment Tool

The NSW Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water has developed a coastal eutrophication risk assessment tool (CERAT), which integrates the latest natural resource management data into catchment export and estuarine response models for every major estuary in NSW.

The tool allows natural resource mangers to review interactions between land use planning and estuarine health before investment decisions are made.

The tool is being launched at the 18th NSW Coastal Conference, where it will be disseminated to coastal councils and catchment management authorities until the tool is available here.

More on CERAT ...
Make maps of report card scores and obtain a statistical output for your selection Report cards
Make maps of report card scores and obtain a statistical output for your selection.
Make maps of habitats dominated by: mangroves, salt marsh, seagrass, coral, rock, sediment and unconsolidated substrates Habitat extent, distribution & monitoring
Make maps of habitats dominated by: mangroves, salt marsh, seagrass, coral, rock, sediment and unconsolidated substrates.
Shallow water spectral libraryShallow water spectral library
Location of seagrass, macroalgae and coral spectral libraries;
Field spectroradiometers loan service;
A Field Guide for Spectral Measurements;
Spectroradiometer Cookbook
Quickbird images acquired for Australia's coastline Information sheet; View Quicklooks
To order: For any queries about accessing data and licence requirements, please refer to the information in Geoscience Australia’s (GA) web site or contact the GA Sales Centre on 1800 800 173
Environmental Management Framework Environmental management framework
Find out how current understanding planning approaches
and participating processes work in developing
implementing and reviewing integrated catchment plans.
Stressors Stressor information factsheets
Altered pH, Aquatic sediments, Disturbance to biota, Excess freshwater, Excess nutrients, Excess salt, Freshwater flow regime, Habitat removal, Hydrodynamic alterations, Litter, Organic matter, Pathogens, Pest species, Toxicants, Water temperature
NRM navigatorNRM navigator links
Decision support tools, E-networks,
Events, Incentives, Knowledge brokers,
Evidence bases, Professional
Miscellaneous ToolsMiscellaneous Tools
Build a conceptual model, Numerical modelling links;
Coastal stakeholder search, Regional plans and strategies,

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  • Link to the Geoscience Australia website (new window)
  • Link to the National Land and Water Resource home page (new window)
  • Link to the Queensland EPA website (new window)
  • Link to Department of Environment and Climate Change NSW home page (new window)
  • Link to University of Tasmania home page (new window)
  • Link to the Australia Climate Change Department website (new window)
  • Link to CSIRO Land and Water website (new window)
  • the former Coastal CRC