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1 Government of South Australia OUR PLACE OUR FUTURE State Natural Resources Management Plan South Australia Leunig
2 ABORIGINAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The State NRM Plan acknowledges the important and significant connection of South Australia s Aboriginal peoples and their cultural obligation, affiliation and cultural responsibility for all lands and waters across South Australia. It acknowledges this in a respectful manner that is considerate of all landholders and also the importance of good relationships between Aboriginal peoples and landholders. The connection to land and waters across South Australia for Aboriginal peoples is through the unique relationship to country via creation stories, family ties and kinship arrangements, responsibility for protecting important places of cultural and spiritual significance and responsibility for maintaining traditional practices and, where practicable, increasing responsibility to care for their country. These matters are most important to maintaining the overall wellbeing of South Australia s Aboriginal peoples today. The plan values the important contribution that South Australia s Aboriginal peoples make to natural resource management in South Australia.
3 CONTENTS DEFINITIONS FOREWORD SECTION 1: ABOUT THIS PLAN SECTION 2: VISION AND GOALS SECTION 3: OUR ASSETS State and condition of our resource assets... 7 Pressures on our resource assets... 9 Guiding targets for natural resource management Monitoring and evaluating the condition of our natural resources SECTION 4: THE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Who does what in NRM in South Australia Continuous improvement of the system Priorities to strengthen the Management System Making better decisions The NRM Standard APPENDICES Appendix 1: State and condition of natural resources Appendix 2: Objects and principles of the Natural Resources Management Act NRM timeline Postscript by Michael Leunig Acknowledgements The Natural Resources Management Council prepared this document with the assistance of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources*. We would like to express our appreciation to the many supporters who provided their expertise and time in the development of this plan. In particular, we would like to extend a thankyou to: The State NRM Plan Project Team Mary-Anne Healy, Anne-Marie Hayes, Dr Anna Dutkiewicz, Suzanne Thompson-Wright and Brenton Grear, with support from Greg Cock and Michael Good. Our champions and Steering Committee Sharon Starick, Felicity-ann Lewis, Greg Leaman, Allan Holmes, Tim Milne, Andrew Inglis and other members of the NRM Council (past and present). All stakeholders who contributed via the many consultations held throughout South Australia. How to reference this Plan Government of South Australia (2012) Our Place. Our Future. State Natural Resources Management Plan South Australia , Adelaide. * As at 1 July 2012 Department of Environment and Natural Resources and Department for Water merge to become Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources.
4 DEFINITIONS SO THAT WE ALL HAVE THE SAME UNDERSTANDING AS WE READ THE PLAN, HERE ARE SOME DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED. Adaptive management A systematic process for continually improving by evaluating and learning from the past. Ecological communities Living things interacting together in specific habitats. Governance The processes by which organisations are directed, controlled and held to account. Governance encompasses authority, accountability, stewardship, leadership, direction and control. Landscape scale A scale of planning, implementation or reporting that considers areas larger than individual sites, properties or habitats. It often includes a mix of different vegetation types and landforms; it can include land, freshwater, coast and sea. Natural resources Includes soil, water and marine resources, geological features and landscapes, native vegetation, native animals and other native organisms and ecosystems. Natural resource management Caring for our natural resources balancing people s needs with those of nature. Resilience The capacity of complex systems (social, economic or environmental) to respond (and adapt) to external shocks and disturbances without losing their essential functions and identity. We Everyone in South Australia, those who care for, are responsible for, or take an interest in natural resources. This plan is for all of us community, industry, local government, nongovernment organisations, peak bodies, conservation groups, land managers and government agencies. Commonly used acronyms DEWNR Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources DPC DPTI EPA NRM NRMB NRMC PIRSA Department of the Premier and Cabinet Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastucture Environment Protection Authority Natural Resource(s) Management Natural Resources Management Board Natural Resources Management Council Primary Industries and Regions SA Below: Minister Caica (right) with Andrew Inglis, Presiding Member NRM Council and Sharon Starick, Presiding Member SA Murray-Darling Basin NRM Board 2 Our Place. Our Future.
5 FOREWORD Over the last 30 years, a landcare ethic has continued to take a greater hold in contemporary Australian society. Of course, the acknowledgment of a sense of collective responsibility for maintaining the health of our land, rivers, sea and air is nothing new, it has existed for centuries across many cultures, none more so than with Australia s First Peoples. In South Australia, there has long been a strong interest in how we manage our natural resources. While our experiences are not entirely unique, our settlement patterns and early experiences of our climate and country have affected us deeply. Goyder s line marked the extent of arable land. The periodic droughts and variable annual rainfall patterns made us conscious of the limits and constraints of our country. In 2004, after a rich history in legislating for better natural resource management (NRM) such as the Sand Drift Act 1923, the Natural Resources Management Act 2004 (the Act) was passed. The Act was transformative in progressing NRM in South Australia in that it introduced a new system of integrated and regionalised action. The objects and principles of the Act include assisting in the achievement of ecologically sustainable development through an integrated scheme which recognises the intrinsic value of our natural resources and which seeks to protect biodiversity and catchments, while supporting sustainable primary production. The Act also establishes regional NRM Boards to give ownership of and responsibility for NRM to regional communities. These responsibilities include restorative and rehabilitative projects, pest control and driving educational initiatives to increase the capacity of our communities to be involved in NRM. At the centre of the NRM system is the State NRM Plan which provides the strategic blueprint for NRM boards and agencies to develop their own specific plans. This new plan replaces the 2006 version and draws from the experience of that document. This plan takes a more strategic approach and is less detailed and prescriptive than its precursor. It provides direction and guidance to boards, government agencies and other affiliates. It operates, however, through regional and agency plans and in doing so, allows for regional differences and encourages innovation that is best suited to each community s circumstances. Implementation of the plan will be realised through strong leadership, meaningful engagement, clear targets, sound management, responsive systems and a search for continuous improvement. This plan provides the base foundation for natural resource management in South Australia. A number of central messages or themes guide the plan. These are: community and landholder ownership of and responsibility for NRM; an NRM system that is relevant and connected to communities; an integrated approach to production and conservation, across disciplines or functions (water, soil, biodiversity etc.) and to projects and participants; an adaptive approach, where we learn from doing and where science and knowledge strongly influence decisions and actions; a landscape approach that transcends public, private and administrative boundaries; and a respect for Aboriginal people and their connection to natural resources. On behalf of the South Australian Government I would like to express my thanks and appreciation to the State NRM Council for their work in drafting and consulting on this plan. I commend the plan to you and invite you to participate and contribute as citizens of South Australia to the work being done to promote the sustainable and integrated management of our State s natural resources. Paul Caica Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation June 2012 State Natural Resources Management Plan South Australia
6 SECTION 1: ABOUT THIS PLAN This plan establishes the direction for South Australia in its management of natural resources for the next five years and beyond. It provides the framework for regional NRM boards working with State Government agencies to develop regional plans and programs, and to engage everyone involved in natural resource management from land managers, Aboriginal people and marine resource users to community groups, industry and local government. The Vision, Goals and Guiding Targets set a strategic state-wide direction for natural resource management; actions will be planned for and delivered at the regional level through regional NRM plans and at a state level through NRM agency plans. There is recognition that every region faces different challenges and opportunities and it is appropriate that as many decisions as possible are made at the regional level. By setting the overall direction and making the Management System more functional, the plan seeks to improve the condition of natural resources in South Australia. The Management System will be strengthened through ten state-level priorities. The plan takes a landscape approach by integrating the management of production and conservation across land and water boundaries. It recognises the importance of managing our natural resources to deliver economic and social wellbeing for people and industry for the long term. SA Strategic Plan State Government priorities, strategies and policies* State NRM Plan Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Regional NRM Plan Alinytjara Wilurara Regional NRM Plan Eyre Peninsula Regional NRM Plan Kangaroo Island Regional NRM Plan Northern and Yorke Regional NRM Plan SA Arid Lands Regional NRM Plan SA Murray-Darling Basin Regional NRM Plan South East Regional NRM Plan DEWNR Corporate Plan PIRSA Corporate Plan EPA Corporate Plan DPTI Corporate Plan Community and local plans * Key strategies and policies - No Species Loss - SA Biosecurity Policy - SA Planning Strategy - Tackling Climate Change - Water for Good Figure 1: The relationship between plans 4 Our Place. Our Future.
7 STATE NRM PLAN FRAMEWORK State and Condition of NRM assets The State NRM Plan Framework consists of: the Vision an assessment of the current State and Condition of our NRM assets 3 Goals which help describe how we will achieve our Vision and help guide how we set our targets Vision We care for the land, water, air and sea that sustain us 3 Goals 13 Guiding Targets for asset condition Management System Who does what Continuous improvement Priorities NRM Standard 13 Guiding Targets to achieve improved natural resource management. Figure 2: State NRM Plan Framework This framework is then implemented by the Management System the arrangements and processes in place to deliver and manage NRM in South Australia. State Natural Resources Management Plan South Australia
8 SECTION 2: VISION AND GOALS VISION: WE CARE FOR THE LAND, WATER, AIR AND SEA THAT SUSTAIN US In South Australia we have diverse, complex and unique natural systems that provide us with food, water and fibre, and support industries and communities as well as our quality of life. These natural systems also help define our identity as South Australians. To make sure we can continue to access and benefit from our natural resources and the services they provide, we need to manage them carefully and balance their use and protection. Natural resource management (NRM) is about managing the way in which people and natural landscapes interact. NRM brings together the planning, allocation, conservation and use of all natural resources (land use planning, water management, biodiversity conservation, agriculture, mining, tourism, fisheries, aquaculture and forestry). Our management respects the cultural connection to country of Aboriginal peoples. NRM recognises that people, their wellbeing and their livelihoods rely on the health and productivity of our landscapes; and it understands that community stewardship of our land, water, air and sea is critical to maintaining that health and productivity. Achieving the plan s Vision requires everyone involved in natural resource management across South Australia to work together to achieve the Goals. All three Goals matter, but none is sufficient on its own; it is the interlocking of people, production and conservation that will secure the future of our natural systems and the communities that depend upon them. GOAL 1 People taking responsibility for natural resources and making informed decisions Individuals, communities, industry and all levels of government working together, able and willing to manage our natural resources. GOAL 2 Sustainable management and productive use of land, water, air and sea We all use resources productively, respecting limits and balancing economic, social and environmental sustainability, for the long term. GOAL 3 Improved condition and resilience of natural systems We care for natural systems to ensure that they can sustain us in the long term. Protect and improve Balance and use Take responsibility Individuals, groups and organisations (Goal 1) Sustainable management and productive use (Goal 2) Condition and resilience of natural systems (Goal 3) Figure 3: The interlocking Goals of the State NRM Plan 6 Our Place. Our Future.
9 SECTION 3: OUR ASSETS This section is about our NRM assets: soil, water, biodiversity and people. Figure 4 shows the planning cycle that will ensure we continually adapt and improve our efforts to get the best outcomes for these assets. Monitor and measure (state and regional) Assess state and condition (state and regional) STATE AND CONDITION OF OUR RESOURCE ASSETS To determine where we need to be putting our collective efforts, this plan includes an assessment of the state and condition of South Australia s natural resources. It is apparent that, while the condition of NRM assets is improving in many areas, there remains much to be done. Table 1 is a snapshot of resource condition at a state level, based on the regional assessments. It informs our target setting. Appendix 1 (page 22) includes regional assessments of a number of headline indicators. Plan, invest, onground action (regional) Figure 4: The planning cycle Regional specific resource targets State level resource targets State Natural Resources Management Plan South Australia
10 Table 1: State and condition of natural resource management assets INDICATORS CONDITION AND TREND DATA CONFIDENCE GOAL 1: People taking responsibility for natural resources and making informed decisions NRM capacity L Participation in NRM activities M NRM leadership capacity L Capacity to respond to climate change M GOAL 2: Sustainable management and productive use of land, water, air and sea Integration of NRM and land-use planning L Sustainable management of natural resources for production purposes M Ecosystem services M GOAL 3: Improved condition and resilience of natural systems Soil condition in production areas M Native vegetation extent and condition M Aquatic ecosystem extent and condition L-M Coastal and marine ecosystem extent and condition L Geological features and landscapes L Status of threatened species and ecological communities L Impact of introduced species L Condition Good Fair/moderate Variable Poor Unclear Trend Improving Stable Variable Declining Unclear Confidence L Low limited data M Moderate some data H High extensive data 8 Our Place. Our Future.
11 PRESSURES ON OUR RESOURCE ASSETS The condition of natural resources is never static. Their state is influenced by many factors and pressures both global and local. Some pressures have been around for a long time and their impact can be seen in the condition of our natural resource assets today; others are more recent and will have their greatest impact in the future. Global environmental issues such as climate change and variability, biodiversity decline, and the waterenergy-food nexus have captured international and national attention. However, a number of issues at the state-scale are also important. These include the impacts of an increasing population, the expansion of mining and the drive for greater agricultural productivity and competitiveness. The following are representative of the range of pressures on our assets. Pressures on our social capacity: Effectiveness of engagement and motivation The extent to which NRM approaches are appropriate and effective in reaching and influencing the right people and making an effective business case for investing in sustainable NRM. Adequacy and continuity of resources The availability of, and access to, appropriate financial, technical, physical and other resources to support sustainable NRM. Knowledge gaps The lack of adequate information on which to base sound NRM decisions, and the loss of traditional knowledge. Regional demographic and financial trends The changes in the numbers and makeup of regional populations and the way they consume; increasing stresses in maintaining community networks, organisations and leadership skills; and changing business models and associated time pressures. Pressures on our natural resources: Climate change The warming of the planet and consequent extreme weather events such as droughts and floods (while climate variability is already something we need to manage for in South Australia, the increase in severity and frequency presents additional pressure). Economic drivers and access to technology The factors such as economic pressures, availability of appropriate technologies and climate variability that pose challenges to people to adapt their management practices. Land-use change and intensification The factors such as habitat loss or conversion, loss of agricultural land and the impacts of urban expansion and mining. Pollution and nutrient enrichment The results of natural and human activity that cause harm to or destabilise ecosystems. Invasive species (including diseases and pathogens) Pose various threats to natural biodiversity, ecosystem functioning, primary industries productivity and community wellbeing. State Natural Resources Management Plan South Australia
12 GUIDING TARGETS FOR NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Table 2: Guiding Targets GOALS GUIDING TARGETS Having assessed the current conditions and trends of natural resources against our Goals, and considered the future pressures on resource condition, the plan establishes thirteen state-wide targets to guide the natural resource management effort. Eleven of the Guiding Targets relate to specific natural resource assets; two respond to pressures that have a particularly strong influence on the current and future condition of natural resource assets. While most targets relate to a change in resource condition, they are broad and guiding. They indicate the direction of change required but they do not specify how much change is required. Each region will establish its interpretation of each target and articulate that in regional NRM plans. One of the targets addresses knowledge gaps, where a better understanding of the current condition and trend is required before a conditionbased target can be set. GOAL 1: People taking responsibility for natural resources and making informed decisions GOAL 2: Sustainable management and productive use of land, water, air and sea GOAL 3: Improved condition and resilience of natural systems 1. Ensure people are better informed and improve capacity in NRM decision making. 2. Involve more people in the sustainable management of natural resources. 3. Improve institutional and organisational capacity to support people to manage natural resources. 4. Improve capacity of individuals and community to respond to climate change. (pressure target) 5. All NRM planning and investment decisions take into account ecological, social and production considerations. 6. Maintain the productive capacity of our natural resources. 7. Improve soil and land condition. 8. Increase extent and improve condition of native vegetation. 9. Improve condition of terrestrial aquatic ecosystems. 10. Improve condition of coastal and marine ecosystems. 11. Increase understanding of the condition of landscapes (geological and culturally important features). (knowledge gap target) 12. Improve the conservation status of species and ecological communities. 13. Limit the establishment of pests and diseases and reduce the impacts of existing pests. (pressure target) 10 Our Place. Our Future.
13 MONITORING AND EVALUATING THE CONDITION OF OUR NATURAL RESOURCES This plan will be implemented by regional NRM boards, government agencies, local government, industry and non-government organisations. The Guiding Targets, indicators and measures in this plan will be translated into more specific and locally relevant targets, indicators and measures in regional NRM plans. The NRM Council will continue to oversee the collection of information and reporting against these indicators so that it can audit, monitor and evaluate the state and condition of natural resources. Measuring and evaluating indicators against each target set in this plan and the regional NRM plans will enable everyone involved in natural resource management to determine whether they are on the right track or whether they need to adapt their approach. To ensure improved and consistent monitoring and evaluation that will improve our capacity to report on changes to our natural resource assets, a priority action to develop an integrated NRM Reporting Framework has been included (Priority 7, page 20). Along with the Guiding Targets, indicators and measures, Table 3 also identifies the organisation that is responsible for coordinating highest level of reporting against each target. Table 3: Guiding Targets, high level indicators and measures GUIDING TARGETS HIGH LEVEL NRM INDICATOR REPRESENTATIVE MEASURES LEAD REPORTING (ASSISTED BY) 1. Ensure people are better informed and improve capacity in NRM decision making. NRM capacity Number of programs to engage people in NRM and trends in their awareness of regional NRM processes Trends in the knowledge and skills of natural resource managers and their advisers to support sustainable NRM Number and type of stakeholders contributing as partners in NRM projects NRMB/DEWNR 2. Involve more people in the sustainable management of natural resources. Participation in NRM activities Number of volunteers and volunteer organisations working to improve the management of natural resources Number of Aboriginal people employed or participating in NRM programs and activities DEWNR (NRMB, local government) DEWNR/DPC (NRMB) Number of people attending training activities in sustainable NRM DEWNR/PIRSA (NRMB) 3. Improve institutional and organisational capacity to support people to manage natural resources. NRM leadership capacity Trends in the development of leadership skills and effective governance DEWNR/NRMB/ NRMC State Natural Resources Management Plan South Australia
14 Table 3 (cont): Guiding Targets, high level indicators and measures GUIDING TARGETS HIGH LEVEL NRM INDICATOR REPRESENTATIVE MEASURES LEAD REPORTING (ASSISTED BY) 4. Improve capacity of individuals and community to respond to climate change. Capacity to respond to climate change Understanding of the causes and potential impacts of climate change Number of completed climate change adaptation plans DEWNR/NRMB/ local government 5. All NRM planning and investment decisions take into account ecological, social and production considerations. Integration of NRM and landuse planning Number of regions with conservation goals and measures defined in NRM plans (includes public and private areas) Number of regions with native vegetation maps in Structure Plans (priority areas for urban growth) Alignment of The South Australian Planning Strategy with regional NRM policies and priorities DEWNR/NRMB/ DPTI 6. Maintain the productive capacity of our natural resources. Sustainable management of natural resources for production purposes Proportion of SA s water resources managed within sustainable limits, including trends in water use efficiency in irrigation areas Trends in stormwater captured and wastewater recycled DEWNR (EPA, SA Water, NRMB, local government) Trends in groundwater levels and salinity of groundwater and water quality of the River Murray Trend in regional productivity that incorporates inputs and outputs from agriculture, fisheries, forestry, horticulture PIRSA (NRMB, DEWNR and industry) Trends in recreational and commercial marine species stocks Trend in the adoption of practices that lead to improved management of natural resources Ecosystem services Number of tourists visiting regional SA and number of people that visit parks DEWNR (NRMB) Total carbon sequestered (above ground and in soil) 12 Our Place. Our Future.
15 GUIDING TARGETS HIGH LEVEL NRM INDICATOR REPRESENTATIVE MEASURES LEAD REPORTING (ASSISTED BY) 7. Improve soil and land condition. Soil condition in production areas Protection of agricultural cropping land from soil erosion (average annual protection) DEWNR (NRMB, Pastoral Board) Trends in paddock condition on pastoral lands Trends in soil condition in agricultural areas (fertility, soil structure, dryland salinity and soil acidity) 8. Increase extent and improve condition of native vegetation. Native vegetation extent and condition Trends in extent and condition of native vegetation Trends in the area of native vegetation protected on public and private land DEWNR (NRMB, local government, Native Vegetation Council) 9. Improve condition of terrestrial aquatic ecosystems. Aquatic ecosystem extent and condition Trends in condition of rivers, streams, wetlands and drains Trends in the rate of flow at the Murray mouth DEWNR (EPA, NRMB) 10. Improve condition of coastal and marine ecosystems. Coastal and marine ecosystem extent and condition Trends in the extent and condition of coastal ecosystems (including foreshore, rocky reefs, seagrass, saltmarsh and mangroves) Trends in the condition of habitats and species in marine parks and sanctuary zones DEWNR/EPA (NRMB, PIRSA, Coastal Protection Board, Marine Parks Council, local government) 11. Increase understanding of the condition of landscapes (geological and culturally important features). Geological features and landscapes Condition of above and below ground geological features and landscapes, including those that are culturally important for Aboriginal people DEWNR/NRMB 12. Improve the conservation status of species and ecological communities. Status of threatened species populations and ecological communities Proportion of all species and ecological communities listed in each EPBC Act category Number of threatened species and ecological communities for which priority actions are being implemented DEWNR (NRMB, environmental peak bodies and community groups) 13. Limit the establishment of pests and diseases and reduce the impacts of existing pests. Impact of introduced species Number of detections of weeds, other pests and disease incursions, and trends in their distribution and abundance Evidence of risk management being applied to ensure that coordinated control programs focus on priority pests PIRSA Biosecurity SA/DEWNR (NRMB) State Natural Resources Management Plan South Australia
16 SECTION 4: THE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM This section of the plan describes: the individuals, groups and organisations that are part of NRM the cycle of continuous improvement for the system priorities for strengthening the system the new NRM Standard for best practice natural resource management. WHO DOES WHAT IN NRM IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA The State NRM Plan can t work without an enthusiastic, well resourced and organised system of individuals and organisations committed to managing our natural resources for the long term. Some groups are Australia-wide, some are state, regional or local. All levels of government are involved and there are community groups and private sector organisations. Each can contribute to improved natural resource management, and is part of a system that will deliver this plan. Primary producers and resource managers Ultimately, it is those directly managing our land, water and biodiversity assets who will deliver the improvements in condition sought by this plan. The decisions and investments of farmers, fishers, miners, foresters, aquaculturists and park managers are all critical and vital. Aboriginal people We recognise the special role of Aboriginal people as traditional owners and first Australians. The NRM Act acknowledges Aboriginal heritage and the interests of the traditional owners of the land and other resources. Aboriginal people and organisations are also land managers in their own right. Primary producers and resource managers Aboriginal people Industry sectors and organisations Industry, non-government organisations and broader community Industry bodies have a crucial role to connect producers and policy makers to get the best social and economic outcomes. Research organisations Australian Government Community groups and volunteers Local government The multitude of organisations that have a philanthropic or volunteer characteristic involved in NRM provide a range of contributions, from advocacy, special interest and service delivery, to community education and volunteering. These include Landcare groups, Friends groups, Local Action Planning groups and conservation organisations. State Government agencies Peak NRM bodies and nongovernment organisations NRM Council Regional NRM boards and groups Figure 5: The individuals, groups and organisations that are part of NRM in South Australia The broader community also has a role in NRM. Their NRM levy helps pay for works that contribute to the health and wellbeing of their environment and community. Consumption patterns, an appreciation of natural assets and a willingness to volunteer for works are all vital contributions to the success of this plan. 14 Our Place. Our Future.
17 Local government All local governments, irrespective of their size or location, make a significant contribution to the management and protection of South Australia s natural resources. Local governments are land managers and administrators. They are responsible for implementing land use planning policies that regulate development across the council area, as well as regulating activities that may impact on NRM. Local governments also help to translate the policies of Australian and State governments into on-ground projects; they work closely with community and environmental groups on conservation activities and they lead and deliver education programs within their community. Under the NRM Act, local governments collect the regional NRM levy for regional NRM boards. Regional NRM boards Regional NRM boards help implement the State NRM Plan, and other NRM related strategies. The State NRM Plan provides a guiding framework for each regional plan. NRM boards plan and report, by means of a regional NRM plan, and business and implementation plans. These plans influence investment and how natural resources are managed in the region. There are eight regional NRM boards: Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges, Alinytjara Wilurara, Eyre Peninsula, Kangaroo Island, Northern and Yorke, South Australian Arid Lands, South Australian Murray-Darling Basin, and South East. The role of regional NRM boards is to: Lead regional natural resource management by listening to communities, developing regional NRM plans, advising government and preparing innovative solutions. Connect government and communities to regional natural resource management issues. Work with government and communities to establish effective partnerships in delivery of NRM programs and projects. State Natural Resources Management Plan South Australia
18 NRM Council The Natural Resources Management Council was established under the NRM Act 2004 as the state-wide peak body for natural resource management. The Council provides advice to the Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation, and leadership at the state level for NRM primarily through the development of this State NRM Plan. The Council works with the eight regional NRM boards, government agencies and peak bodies to implement the State NRM Plan. The NRM Council also works with regional NRM boards to ensure that their continuous review cycle and the State NRM Plan processes are aligned and cost effective. The NRM Council is composed of community members, nominated by the Minister for their collective knowledge and expertise covering: primary production; soil conservation and land management; conservation and biodiversity management; water resources management; business administration; local government administration; urban and regional planning; Aboriginal interests and Aboriginal heritage; coast, estuarine and marine management; fisheries management; pest animal and plant control; and natural and social science. 16 Our Place. Our Future.
19 Peak bodies Under the NRM Act, the NRM Council includes nominees from three peak bodies. SA Farmers Federation aims to ensure that our farming communities continue to play a key role in the development and sustainability of our state as well as their own livelihoods. Conservation Council SA is a peak body representing groups whose main purpose is conservation and protection of the environment. Local Government Association represents councils and negotiates with state and federal governments on legislation that affects the role and function of local government in the NRM area. Other industry organisations and statutory bodies also support the management of the state s natural resources, for example, SA Chamber of Mines and Energy and the Advisory Board of Agriculture. SA Government agencies Under the NRM Act, the SA Government plays several roles in managing our natural resources, including policy leadership, planning, compliance, coordination/facilitation and implementation. The State NRM Plan guides the way the State Government prioritises investment and effort in NRM. A number of State Government departments have NRM responsibilities. They come together as the Chief Executive s NRM Group to ensure agencies work collaboratively and in partnership to achieve NRM outcomes and meet their legislative responsibilities. Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources (DEWNR) sets many of the statewide policies for NRM that will lead to a sustainable and prosperous state where natural resources are used wisely. It supports the NRM Council and it provides an integrated delivery service in each region for environment and NRM matters. Each region is led by a Regional Manager who is responsible to both the Chief Executive DEWNR and the regional NRM board. Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure is responsible for developing the South Australian Planning Strategy which guides land use and development across the state. The Planning Strategy has key objectives to ensure that South Australia is competitive, liveable, sustainable and resilient to climate change. Environment Protection Authority is SA s leading environmental regulator, responsible for the protection of air and water quality, and the control of pollution, waste, noise and radiation. Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA) promotes economic development of the state s natural resource-based industries and seeks to build prosperity through sustainable use and management of those resources. PIRSA looks after Biosecurity SA which, working with industry, community and government partners, minimises risks from priority pests and diseases through effective and efficient systems for prevention, preparedness, incursion response and ongoing management. It is responsible to the Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation under the NRM Act for this function in relation to weeds and vertebrate pests. SA Water plays a leading role in providing a sustainable and secure water supply for the community and minimising any impact on the environment. State Natural Resources Management Plan South Australia
20 The Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation The Minister administers the NRM Act and has overall responsibility for the management and planning of NRM in SA. Through a range of legislative mechanisms in the NRM Act, the Minister oversees the achievement of the objectives of the NRM Act through the integration of NRM. The Minister is also responsible for a range of other environment and natural resource legislation. Australian Government The Australian Government partners with the state and regional NRM boards to invest in projects. There are a range of funding and partnership opportunities for the environmental management of our natural resources (e.g. Caring for our Country, Clean Energy Futures). Regional Development Australia (RDA) is an Australian Government initiative made up of a network of local committees who work with all levels of government, business and community groups to support the development of their regions. Research organisations South Australian and national research institutions play an important role in informing management direction and supporting continuous improvement in NRM approaches. Knowledge of our natural and social systems is a necessary input to inform decision making in the management of natural resources. Supported by industry and in collaboration with NRM boards and government agencies, research centres provide innovative solutions to the sustainable management challenges on farms and across landscapes and environments. Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Regional NRM Board Natural Resources Management Council Alinytjara Wilurara Regional NRM Board Eyre Peninsula Regional NRM Board Kangaroo Island Regional NRM Board Northern and Yorke Regional NRM Board SA Arid Lands Regional NRM Board SA Murray-Darling Basin Regional NRM Board South East Regional NRM Board Figure 6: The statutory relationships established under the NRM Act 18 Our Place. Our Future.
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McKenna was the misdiagnosed cancer patient in the Season 4 episode Games. He was portrayed by actor Matt DeCaro.
James Wilson tells Gregory House about McKenna. Although he seemed to have cancer, a review of his biopsy results showed the original biopsy was a false positive. Wilson was inviting McKenna in to give him the good news, but House didn't seem to care.
However, when McKenna arrives, House comes into Wilson's office too - wearing an atypical lab coat. Wilson can't figure out why House is there, but when he gives the good news to McKenna, he's shocked. House doesn't seem to be surprised by his reaction. McKenna complains that he's already had his goodbye party at work, he had planned to go to Milan, and he's sold his house and owes his broker $6,000. Wilson tells him that he can still go to Milan, but when McKenna walks off after a terse thank you, Wilson is astounded.
House explains that cancer made the patient special, probably for the first time in his life. Having the diagnosis taken away made him ordinary again.
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A Post-Election Playlist to Incite and Soothe You
Sentiment captured pre-election at Riot Fest 2016.
Dylan White
Hey, friends and readers. How's everyone holding up? The events and results of the 2016 election seem to have had an impact on everyone (like hurtling-comet-deep-impact impact), and we at Westword Music — no matter how tight we clamp down our headphones — are not immune. Since Tuesday night, there have been demonstrations, both peaceful and with elements of violence, in communities across the country. On Thursday, November 10, the streets of downtown Denver were filled with thousands of demonstrators representing a wide swath of citizens who feel that their rights or causes are diminished or threatened by the election of the new administration. The march briefly blocked traffic on I-25, but there were no arrests or instances of violence.
On Thursday night, president-elect Donald Trump took to his Twitter account to address these protests:
Westword reported on Thursday night's demonstration in Denver, which was, in fact, organized via social media by a private individual. The gathering resisted labels or affiliations with existing organizations and did not state or enforce a strict agenda. There were members of the press documenting the event, but the claim that any action was "incited by the media" does not appear to be based in fact. But, hey, maybe protests are "incited" whenever someone pulls out a camera these days. Or when a reporter asks for a quote or tries to figure out what's going on and why.
After all, Westword is part of the alternative press, which has long operated as a free-to-the-public service that seeks to "comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable." (Though the quote originated from an early-twentieth-century newspaper humor piece, the idea has been attributed to the deeds of Eleanor Roosevelt and the poetry of Lucille Clifton.) The line between what afflicts and what comforts seems very fine now. Words, actions and beliefs that comfort one person severely afflict another. Yet many have been moved to speak out and share information in this beginning aftermath of the election, and are finding catharsis for frustration by taking even small actions.
As music journalists, we often turn to songs for catharsis and for direction, so we compiled a list of songs that we hope readers might find useful in these turbulent times. You'll find punk, hip-hop, soul, pop and more represented in these songs. Some of them are overtly political, some are not. The music itself can cause discomfort, but if speaking truth to power requires driving bass lines and the itch to get out of our seats, and if urgent lyrics and catchy melodies can push us forward into progress and peace...well, then crank it up.
In (almost) alphabetical order by artist, we present our "Incited by the Media" Playlist.
1. "Alright," by Kendrick Lamar
Lamar's "Alright" was first adopted as a protest anthem by the Movement for Black Lives, a conference at Cleveland State University that convened Black Lives Matters' unofficial network of activists shortly following the fatal shooting of twelve-year-old Tamir Rice by police. Several tracks from Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly were suggested by our writers, but this chorus in particular continues to inspire defiant hope in the face of despair. — Riley Cowing, Katie Moulton
2. "Noise," by Anousheh
I love what this song says about wanting to do something, wanting to speak up, wanting to make a positive impact, and not knowing where to begin or what your particular contribution is. Somewhere in between apathy and action, but with an encouraging message. It seems to say, "It's time. Let's use our voices." — Lara Ruggles
3. "Anatomy of Your Enemy," by Anti-Flag
"Be sure the enemy you have chosen is nothing like you. Find obvious differences like race, language, religion, dietary habits, fashion. THIS IS HOW TO CREATE AN ENEMY, THIS IS HOW TO START A WAR." Fourteen years ago, with the Mobilize album, politi-punks Anti-Flag wrote a song that should have made every Islamophobe, xenophobe and racist feel decidedly silly. Rather, one of them will become president. — Brett Callwood
4. "Fuck Armageddon, This Is Hell," by Bad Religion
This is my favorite song by the smartest punk-rock group of all time. Even as teenagers, Bad Religion saw the sterility of Southern California and the hypocrisy and corruption of the Reagan Administration and wondered how hell could be any worse. Trump's America needs a band like Bad Religion to give us some intelligent, brutal anthems. — Adam Perry
5. "Revolution," by the Beatles
As the votes were coming in, I put on "Helter Skelter" and then "Revolution" when the result was confirmed. The Beatles are my safe place; my parents used them for their wedding song, I listened to them growing up and all throughout my life. I just kept repeating: "Everything's gonna be...all right." — Dylan White
6. "White Riot," by the Clash
I like "White Riot," by the Clash. The song was written in the 1970s, encouraging white people to stand with people of color for equality. Decades later, and the song is still relevant. — Emily Healy
7. "Nazi Punks Fuck Off," by Dead Kennedys
The ultimate middle finger to what is about to become our establishment, the DK original version is majestic, though the Napalm Death cover is also well worth checking out. The time for healing is later. Right now, we need a safe outlet for our anger, and this song provides it: "The real Nazis run your schools/They're coaches, businessmen and cops/In a real Fourth Reich, you'll be the first to go." — Callwood
8. "Full Communism," by Downtown Boys
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While this song directly discusses the Trayvon Martin shooting, it also addresses our race issues as a whole and asks what it means. The band doesn't try to answer this question, just sadly laments how far we've slipped as a country. The line "We're living in an age where limitations are forgotten. The outer edges move and dazzle us, but the core is something rotten," resonates even more now, after this disastrous election. — Andy Thomas
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11. "Black Me Out," by Against Me!
This track by conscious-punk band Against Me!, from its 2014 album Transgender Dysphoria Blues, translates feelings of powerlessness into rage and releases them via overblown threats against oppressors-that-be. Though it seems that many Americans, no matter whom they voted for, might connect with these lyrics — after all, what can you do when the other side doesn't seem to hear you? — it also leads all of my Smash the Patriarchy mixtapes. — Moulton
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South African fast bowlers Pollock, Hayward, Ntini and Kallis didn't know what hit them. Having big smiles on their faces after knocking off India's top four, the South Africans suddenly found the guns being trained at them.
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