A consortium of environmental groups, community groups and government agencies headed by the Sunshine Coast Council has been awarded the prestigious 2011 Australian National Riverprize.

 

The consortium, with over 30 groups and agencies, was awarded the price at the 14th International River Symposium, recognising the group's dedication to developing and implementing outstanding, visionary and sustainable programs in river management.

 

“The Initiative certainly unites an impressive collection of achievements involving improvements to creek-side vegetation, in-stream habitat, and land management practices as well as range of waterway health planning and research projects," Environment Portfolio Councillor Keryn Jones said.

 

“Council’s recently adopted Waterways and Coastal Management Strategy provides a solid foundation for action and with community groups, three levels of government, industry and research organisations all working together – both within and between catchments – we’ve got a real recipe for success.”

 

Prize money will be used to fund innovative and catalytic waterway management and improvement projects across the Sunshine Coast.