Murray CHRMAP

Citizen science and input from a community reference group will assist in the development of a plan to manage Murray’s river and estuary environments in response to the challenges of a changing climate.

A coastal hazard risk management and adaptation plan is needed to mitigate the impacts and risks of coastal hazards including erosion and inundation, on the Peel Harvey Estuary and tidally influenced portions of the Murray and Serpentine Rivers.

Through a collaborative, objective and comprehensive study, we will gain a deeper understanding of our coastal areas which will be used to develop a long-term strategy to support future coastal management and planning decisions.

Our coastal areas are an intrinsic part of life in Murray, as home to tens of thousands of water birds and other important flora and fauna and housing a range of recreation, conservation, residential and commercial assets.

The increasing extent and frequency of coastal hazards will pose even greater risks into the future and we need to act to protect our environment, character, amenity and way of life

The CHRMAP project is overseen by a steering group made up of community, Shire and state agency representatives as well as a community reference group.

Check out the information package for a visual overview of the project.

Get involved:

• The Final Versions of Chapter 3 - Vulnerability Analysis and Chapter 4 - Risk Evaluation have been published.
• Express interest in joining the project's community reference group - submissions open
• Check out the map tool - drop a pin onto the map to let us know what assets and areas you value and what observations you've made
• Check out the FAQs
• Sign up to receive project updates

Further Reading:

For information on the recent report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and other relevant reports you can visit the Australian Climate Council and the IPCC website.