These guidelines provide practical advice on managing sediment and protecting water quality across Western Australian waterways. They focus on reducing erosion, controlling sediment runoff, and preventing pollutants from entering stormwater systems and natural waterways.
The guidelines cover planning, design, construction, and maintenance measures to manage sediment effectively. They include techniques for site assessment, control structures, monitoring, and adaptive management, helping practitioners implement best-practice approaches in a range of land use and development contexts.
Effective sediment management is essential for protecting water quality, preserving aquatic ecosystems, and maintaining compliance with environmental regulations. By applying these guidelines, organisations can reduce the impact of development and land use activities on waterways while promoting sustainable land and water management practices.
This resource is particularly useful for councils, engineers, environmental officers, and developers responsible for planning, construction, and maintenance activities that may affect sediment transport and water quality.
