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INTERMEDIATE TARGET - 7 YEAR COMPLETION REPORT

Jul 2011 - Jun 2018

Executive Summary The Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resources Management Board has developed 12 specific and measurable targets that contribute towards achieving the 20-year Regional Targets in the Natural Resources Management Plan. For the period 2011 to 2018, the intermediate targets have tracked management actions across the Board’s programs. For the majority of targets, progress has been incremental and steady as programs have matured in delivery. However, for some of the targets there have been challenges relating to changes in baseline information, partner involvement and resourcing that supports their delivery. Most notably, the biodiversity targets (intermediate targets 9,10 and 11) have seen additional information relating to the identification of new regionally threatened species, from 455 in 2011 to 666 in 2018. While the region has increased the number of threatened species being worked on (an increase from 145 to 153 species), this increase has not kept pace with the number of species now considered to be threatened. There are significant interdependencies between the targets and the next generation of intermediate level measures will incorporate the learnings from these. These Intermediate Targets (iTargets) provide an accurate, on-going, measure and record of the Board’s effort and investment in natural resources management in the region. They provide information to the Board, its partners and the community about how the Board performed against what it set out to achieve. The targets were originally intended to incorporate a 5 year reporting period from 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2016 and cumulative progress reporting for all targets was completed in October 2016. Shortly after, the targets were recalibrated for a further two years to June 2018. The region is currently undertaking a comprehensive local level planning process and a review of the regional and intermediate targets. This report is the final report due for the time period 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2018. Looking ahead, it is likely that new Landscape Plans (Landscape SA reform) will be developed within the life of the 2019-20 to 2021-22 Business and Operational Plan. In order to account for this, new intermediate level measures will include annual implementation targets for each year of the Business and Operational Plan. This will ensure continuous monitoring and reporting of business performance until the new Landscape SA Plans take effect. For the 2011-2018 intermediate targets, the following is a brief summary on what has been achieved, and alongside that an overall evaluative statement on each target: Intermediate target Achievement Evaluative Statement iTarget 1 - 22,000 people participate in Natural Resources Management programs by June 2018

iTarget 1 – Over the 7 year period of this target a total of 21,450 people participated in regional Natural Resource Management Programs.

Progress for this target has been good, all program areas that contribute to community participation have contributed well, however, in particular the Urban Sustainability team in recent reporting periods have achieved very good participation rates with events that they’ve either run themselves or outsourced.

iTarget 2 - Greater than 70% participants in Natural Resources Management programs exhibit

iTarget 2 – Over the 7 year period of this target, research demonstrates that a total of 63.1% of participants in Natural

At the mid-point of this target there was a dip in the percentage shown as participants exhibiting desired NRM behaviours. That said, the first figure of 80% was on a limited amount of survey

Intermediate target Achievement Evaluative Statement desired NRM actions or behaviours

Resource Management Programs exhibited desired NRM actions or behaviours.

research. In later reporting periods more business units commenced survey research on their event participants which likely resulted in a decrease in percentage. 63% conversion of positive NRM behaviours is considered excellent over the life of the target.

iTarget 3 - 9 industries receive continued support to develop and implement management systems that improve sustainable land management practices

iTarget 3 – Over the 7 year period of this target a total of 11 industries developed and implemented management systems to improve sustainable land management practices.

This target showed a good trend in achievement for the first (initial) five year period, with the Sustainable Agriculture team continually engaging with industries to improve sustainable land management practices. Later in the life of the target the focus shifted to continue to work with the same industries.

iTarget 4 - Complete feasibility assessment for the optimisation of 3 alternative water schemes by June 2018

iTarget 4 – Over the 7 year period of this target a total of 3 feasibility assessments were completed for the optimisation of alternative water schemes.

This initial target was ‘Investment in an additional 2GL of regional stormwater and wastewater harvesting’. In 2016 this 2GL was achieved, and the target focus was shifted to feasibility assessments as part of the 2016-18 iTarget recalibration process (because the initial 2GL additional target met the current regional demand for re-use).

iTarget 5 - Stormwater management plans are being developed for 60% of the urban area by 2018

iTarget 5 – Over the 7 year period of this target, stormwater management plans were developed for 55.3% of the planned 60% of the urban area.

Stormwater management plans (SMP) were steadily developed over the 7 year target with the latest analysis showing 55.3% of the urban area is covered by a Stormwater Management Plan.

iTarget 6 - Stormwater quality control devices capture silt and debris from 20,000ha of urban and semi-rural catchments

iTarget 6 – Over the 7 year period of this target a total of 18,754 hectares of catchments were equipped with stormwater control devices to capture silt and debris and to protect water courses.

When this target was set 7 years ago, the target value was 25,000Ha and based on steadily expanding the catchment areas from which we capture gross pollutants and sediment. Since this time, there was a refocus on improving asset management practices for current Gross Pollutant Traps (GPTs) and sediment basins rather than implementation of ‘more’ being the focus. An outcome of this was to invest in improving performance and extending asset life of GPTs and sediment basins. Hence this target ended up maintaining and enhancing GPTs and sediment basin performance for 18,754Ha of urban and semi-rural catchments

iTarget 7 - 2,400 ha of land managed for water quality improvement

iTarget 7 – Over the 7 year period of this target a total of 2,332 hectares of land was managed for water quality

This target for water quality improvement includes, revegetation, pest plant control and riparian fencing protection. Spatial mapping of these works has provided important baselines to target ‘cluster’

Intermediate target Achievement Evaluative Statement improvement.

works within catchments.

iTarget 8 - 100% of water allocated and managed in prescribed areas is below or at sustainable extraction limits

iTarget 8 – Over the 7 year period of this target a total of 96% of water was allocated and managed in prescribed areas, at or below sustainable extraction limits.

When this target was set, the initial percentage of achievement was set for 80% and achievement is largely around adoption of a Water Allocation Plan (WAP) and introduction of licensing. Since this time Western Mount Lofty Ranges WAP and licensing has been introduced and taken achievement to almost 100%, However, Central Adelaide WAP is still under development.

iTarget 9 - Action undertaken to support the recovery of 41% of threatened and/or declining species

iTarget 9 – Over the 7 year period of this target a total of 23% of the target of 43% of actions to support the recovery of threatened or declining species was achieved.

Over the life of the target, the region has increased the number of threatened species improvement works to incorporate 153 species. However, over the 7 year period additional species have been identified as being threatened (from 455 to 666 species). As the list of threatened species has increased, the percentage increase for this target has reduced. At completion, 23% of the target 41% was achieved.

iTarget 10 - Existing native ecosystems being actively improved across 33% of their area (to meet pre-determined biodiversity conservation goals) equating to an additional 12,215 ha in the next two years

iTarget 10 - Over the 7 year period of this target a total of 27.5% of existing native ecosystem area was improved (of the planned 33% of their area).

Improved mapping of native ecosystems over the life of this target resulted in additional areas of native ecosystems being identified (from 87,600ha to 108,150ha). A total of 27.5% of existing native ecosystem area was achieved from the target of 33%.

iTarget 11 - 10,760 hectares of native ecosystems constructed and subsequently managed (to meet pre-determined biodiversity conservation goals)

iTarget 11 – Over the 7 year period of this target a total of 7,602 hectares of native ecosystems were constructed and managed to meet biodiversity conservation goals.

A total of 7,602 hectares, from the target of 10,760 hectares of native ecosystems were constructed and managed over the duration of this target. Whilst falling short, the original 5 year intermediate target was 1,500 hectares over 5 years and so to have achieved a total of 7,602 hectares is positive.

iTarget 12 - 80% of Coastal Action Plan regional recommendations (where NRM is identified as a key player) being implemented

iTarget 12 – Over the 7 year period of this target a total of 99.47% of coastal action plan regional recommendations were implemented.

Progress against this target has been excellent with good achievements in regards to off-road vehicle management in the Northern District and the Samphire Coast Icon Project. In the end 99.47% of coastal action plan regional recommendations were worked on with project partners.

Keith Smith and Shane Johansen Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Improvement Team – September 2018

Natural Resources - Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges BOARD INTERMEDIATE TARGET

Jul 2011 - Jun 2018

BOARD INTERMEDIATE TARGET

PI Summary

Organisation

ActualTargetUnitJul-2011 Jun-2018

iTarget 01 - 22,000 people participate in Natural Resources

Management programs by June 2018# 21,450.00 22,000.00

iTarget 02 - Greater than 70% participants in Natural Resources

Management Programs exhibit desired NRM actions or behaviours.% 63.10 70.00

iTarget 03 - 9 industries receive continued support to develop and

implement management systems that improve sustainable land

management practices

# 11.00 9.00

iTarget 04 - Complete feasibility assessment for the optimisation of 3

alternative water schemes by June 2018# 3.00 3.00

iTarget 05 - Stormwater management plans are being developed for

60% of the urban area by 2018% 55.30 60.00

iTarget 06 - Stormwater quality control devices capture silt and debris

from 20,000ha of urban and semi-rural catchmentsHa 18,754.00 20,000.00

iTarget 07 - 2,400 ha of land managed for water quality improvement Ha 2,332.00 2,400.00

iTarget 08 - 100% of water allocated and managed in prescribed areas

is below or at sustainable extraction limits% 96.00 100.00

iTarget 09 - Action undertaken to support the recovery of 41% of

threatened and/or declining species% 23.00 41.00

iTarget 10 - Existing native ecosystems being actively improved across

33% of their area (to meet pre-determined biodiversity conservation

goals) equating to an additional 12,215 ha in the next two years (i.e. July

2016 to June 2018).

% 27.52 33.00

iTarget 11 - 10,760 ha of native ecosystems constructed and

subsequently managed (to meet pre-determined biodiversity

conservation goals).

Ha 7,602.00 10,760.00

iTarget 12 - 80% of Coastal Action Plan regional recommendations

(where NRM is identified as a key player) being implemented% 99.47 100.00

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iTarget 01 - 22,000 people participate in Natural Resources Management programs by June 2018

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ACTUAL TARGET

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Period Indicator Variance Target ActualDecember-2011 10.00 1,700.00 1,386.00

June-2012 10.00 3,400.00 3,298.00

December-2012 10.00 5,100.00 5,134.00

June-2013 10.00 6,800.00 6,162.00

December-2013 10.00 8,500.00 6,945.00

June-2014 10.00 10,200.00 10,011.00

December-2014 10.00 11,900.00 10,778.00

June-2015 10.00 13,600.00 11,673.00

December-2015 10.00 15,300.00 12,877.00

June-2016 10.00 17,000.00 13,997.00

December-2016 10.00 16,000.00 15,578.00

June-2017 10.00 18,000.00 17,368.00

December-2017 10.00 20,000.00 19,307.00

June-2018 10.00 22,000.00 21,450.00

Calculation Method

CumulativeAggregation Method

More is Better

Notes

This target relates to the proportion of the region’s population we aim to have participated in defined NRM programs between the period from 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2018. Participants

under this target are defined as individuals who have taken part in a "skills and training" event with a defined NRM learning outcome, and/or individuals that are part of certain contracted

projects supported by the Board including grants. The main examples of contracted projects include landholders or groups who enter into Work Plans with the Board through Volunteer

Support, Land Management Program and Coast and Marine programs.

iTarget 1 completion summary – Over the 7 year period of this target a total of 21,450 people participated in regional Natural Resource Management Programs.

Reporting period highlights

This period 2,143 people participated in NRM across Programs such as Landscapes, Seascapes, NRM Education, Volunteer Support, Water Management Services, Urban Sustainability and



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the Biodiversity Initiatives through Australian Government funded programs.



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iTarget 02 - Greater than 70% participants in Natural Resources Management Programs exhibit desired NRM actions or behaviours.

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ACTUAL TARGET

Period Half Year

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Shane Johansen

Shane Johansen

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Period Indicator Variance Target ActualDecember-2012 10.00 70.00 80.00

June-2013 10.00 70.00 80.00

December-2013 10.00 70.00 80.00

June-2014 10.00 70.00 80.00

December-2014 10.00 70.00 80.00

June-2015 10.00 70.00 80.00

December-2015 10.00 70.00 80.00

June-2016 10.00 70.00 59.00

December-2016 10.00 70.00 59.00

June-2017 10.00 70.00 59.00

December-2017 10.00 70.00 62.00

June-2018 10.00 70.00 63.10

Calculation Method

NormalAggregation Method

More is Better

Notes

This target relates to the proportion of those individuals who participate in defined Board programs (as captured in iTarget 1) who go on to undertake desired NRM activities or behaviours

as a result of that participation. This relates to people who attend skills and training events or who have a more formal arrangement with the Region such as a Work Plan or Project Plan.

In later reporting periods, more business units commenced research to determine the level (percentage) of behaviour change. This may have had an effect on the average percentage (i.e.

down from 80% in earlier periods). Having said that, 63.1% of people changing a behaviour is still considered a good achievement.

iTarget 2 completion summary – Over the 7 year period of this target, research demonstrates that a total of 63.1% of participants in Natural Resource Management Programs exhibited

desired NRM actions or behaviours.



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This percentage of 63.1% shows that a significant proportion of people exhibit desired NRM behaviours or actions as a result of their participation in our programs. This period, some

research that spanned the two main initiatives under Urban Sustainability - Living Smart courses and participation in Discovery Circle - lifted the percentage slightly from 62% (reported last

period) to 63.1%.



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iTarget 03 - 9 industries receive continued support to develop and implement management systems that improve sustainable land

management practices

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ACTUAL TARGET

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Nicole Bennett

Nicole Bennett

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June-2012 10.00 1.00 3.00

December-2012 10.00 1.00 5.00

June-2013 10.00 3.00 6.00

December-2013 10.00 3.00 7.00

June-2014 10.00 4.00 8.00

December-2014 10.00 4.00 8.00

June-2015 10.00 6.00 8.00

December-2015 10.00 7.00 8.00

June-2016 10.00 7.00 9.00

December-2016 10.00 9.00 9.00

June-2017 10.00 9.00 11.00

December-2017 10.00 9.00 11.00

June-2018 10.00 9.00 11.00

Calculation Method


More is Better

Notes

The Board supports (with assistance from the Australian Government) primary industries to effectively manage natural resources. The 11 industries supported are: Apple & Pear Growers

Association of South Australia (native pollinators); Cherry Growers of South Australia (benchmarking sustainable cherry production); Horse SA (horses and land management); Dairy SA

(the use of weather station data); Hortex (pest and disease management in horticulture); Parawa Agricultural Bureau (the application of biochar in the grazing industry); Agricultural Bureau

of South Australia (soil recovery post Pinery fire); Barossa Improved Grazing Group (ongoing soil moisture monitoring for graziers) and (developing an online producer tool for climate

variability); Conservation Agriculture Australia (trialling technology for improved crops and soil health); and the SA No Till Farming Association.

iTarget 3 completion summary – Over the 7 year period of this target a total of 11 industries developed and implemented management systems to improve sustainable land management practices.



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Between January and June 2018, several events were supported via sponsorship including: Thriving Women (Hahndorf), Agricultural Excellence Alliance Forum (Adelaide) and Two Wells

Food Expo.

The Sustainable Agriculture Industry Support projects were all due for completion in June 2018, and reporting in July. All final reports have been received, and a qualitative survey (phone

interview) was undertaken by a consultant with 7 project managers, across 9 projects. Learnings from this evaluation will be incorporated into the delivery of the 2018/19 “Supporting

Sustainable Primary Production in the AMLR” Project, which is a levy funded project.

Greg Butler from the SA No-Till Farmers Association has been working closely with Richard De Groot on the ‘Fire Retardant’ Project, and a second burn of the established cereal stubble trial

plots occurred in April 2018. This data will be compared against the results from the 2017 trial.



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iTarget 04 - Complete feasibility assessment for the optimisation of 3 alternative water schemes by June 2018

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ACTUAL TARGET

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June-2012 10.00 0.00 0.00

December-2012 10.00 0.00 0.00

June-2013 10.00 0.00 0.00

December-2013 10.00 0.00 0.00

June-2014 10.00 0.00 0.00

December-2014 10.00 0.00 0.00

June-2015 10.00 0.00 0.00

December-2015 10.00 0.00 0.00

June-2016 10.00 0.00 0.00

December-2016 10.00 0.00 0.00

June-2017 10.00 0.00 0.00

December-2017 10.00 3.00 3.00

June-2018 10.00 3.00 3.00

Calculation Method


More is Better

Notes

The Board invests in the specification, design, consultation and commission of storm water and waste water use initiatives. Investment in stormwater and wastewater use/reuse scheme up

to June 2016 took a number of forms including, monitoring and evaluation to investigate scheme feasibility and investment in construction to practical completion.

The Water Management Services team is now focussing on the feasibility and opportunities in alternate water demand integration and optimisation.

iTarget 4 completion summary – Over the 7 year period of this target a total of 3 feasibility assessments were completed for the optimisation of alternative water schemes.




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The alternate water demand integration optimisation project draft report was completed by 30 June 2018.



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iTarget 05 - Stormwater management plans are being developed for 60% of the urban area by 2018

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ACTUAL TARGET

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Katharine Ward

Rachel Murchland

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June-2012 10.00 30.00 30.00

December-2012 10.00 32.00 30.00

June-2013 10.00 35.00 30.00

December-2013 10.00 35.00 30.00

June-2014 10.00 36.00 33.50

December-2014 10.00 36.00 33.50

June-2015 10.00 38.00 44.30

December-2015 10.00 40.00 44.30

June-2016 10.00 40.00 55.30

December-2016 10.00 55.00 55.30

June-2017 10.00 56.00 55.30

December-2017 10.00 56.00 55.30

June-2018 10.00 60.00 55.30

Calculation Method


More is Better

Notes

In partnership with local government, stormwater management plans are being developed for the urban area. Over the life of the target, improvements have been made in the tracking of,

and strategic planning for this target, including expanding the definition of the term ‘urban area’ to incorporate the expected urban boundary in the 30 year plan for Greater Adelaide. The

target is also assessed based on the inclusion of floodplain mapping projects which are used for the foundation for stormwater management planning.

iTarget 5 completion summary – Over the 7 year period of this target, stormwater management plans were developed for 55.3% of the planned 60% of the urban area.


Work continued with councils to progress Stormwater Management Planning in development.



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iTarget 06 - Stormwater quality control devices capture silt and debris from 20,000ha of urban and semi-rural catchments

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ACTUAL TARGET

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Joseph Sullivan

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Period Indicator Variance Target ActualDecember-2011 10.00 18,000.00 18,000.00

June-2012 10.00 20,000.00 18,430.00

December-2012 10.00 20,000.00 18,430.00

June-2013 10.00 20,000.00 18,754.00

December-2013 10.00 20,000.00 18,754.00

June-2014 10.00 20,000.00 18,754.00

December-2014 10.00 20,000.00 18,754.00

June-2015 10.00 20,000.00 18,754.00

December-2015 10.00 20,000.00 18,754.00

June-2016 10.00 20,000.00 18,754.00

December-2016 10.00 20,000.00 18,754.00

June-2017 10.00 20,000.00 18,754.00

December-2017 10.00 20,000.00 18,754.00

June-2018 10.00 20,000.00 18,754.00

Calculation Method


More is Better

Notes

High loads of silt and gross pollutants pass along our watercourses every year and are largely the product of urban and rural activities. Silt and in some cases gross pollutants can migrate

as far as the coast and end up in Gulf St Vincent. The Board installs and maintains gross pollutant traps (GPTs), silt basins and wetlands to capture and treat stormwater and will continue

to do this into the future. Investment in new gross pollutant traps and sediment basis is still being undertaken, however, the focus is now on smaller catchments (with higher efficiency).

This program is removing a greater amount of gross pollutants, but not expanding the catchment area from which they are captured.

iTarget 6 completion summary – Over the 7 year period of this target a total of 18,754 hectares of catchments were equipped with stormwater control devices to capture silt and

debris and to protect water courses.




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Gross pollutants continue to be removed from the Torrens and Patawalonga catchments. Over the life of this target, nearly 20,000 tonnes of pollutants that have been stopped from entering

Gulf St Vincent.



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iTarget 07 - 2,400 ha of land managed for water quality improvement

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ACTUAL TARGET

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Matthew Cottle

Matthew Cottle

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June-2012 10.00 400.00 620.00

December-2012 10.00 600.00 623.00

June-2013 10.00 800.00 1,097.00

December-2013 10.00 1,000.00 1,232.00

June-2014 10.00 1,200.00 1,364.00

December-2014 10.00 1,400.00 1,370.00

June-2015 10.00 1,600.00 1,573.00

December-2015 10.00 1,800.00 1,842.00

June-2016 10.00 2,000.00 2,093.00

December-2016 10.00 2,100.00 2,106.00

June-2017 10.00 2,200.00 2,185.00

December-2017 10.00 2,300.00 2,235.00

June-2018 10.00 2,400.00 2,332.00

Calculation Method


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Notes

This Intermediate Target is a measure of the Board’s direct contribution to changing land management practices with the primary aim of improving water quality. It is acknowledged that

many such actions (revegetation, soil amelioration, erosion control, stock control fencing) will have multiple outcomes (such as biodiversity and productivity benefits, in addition to water

quality improvement), but where these actions are facilitated by the Board primarily for water quality improvements, they will be included in the measurement of this target.

iTarget 7 completion summary – Over the 7 year period of this target a total of 2,332 hectares of land was managed for water quality improvement.


For this final period of reporting (January to June 2018) 122ha of work was undertaken along or near watercourses for purposes of water quality improvement.



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iTarget 08 - 100% of water allocated and managed in prescribed areas is below or at sustainable extraction limits

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June-2012 10.00 82.00 80.00

December-2012 10.00 84.00 82.00

June-2013 10.00 86.00 84.00

December-2013 10.00 88.00 86.00

June-2014 10.00 90.00 90.00

December-2014 10.00 92.00 92.00

June-2015 10.00 94.00 94.00

December-2015 10.00 96.00 96.00

June-2016 10.00 96.00 96.00

December-2016 10.00 96.00 96.00

June-2017 10.00 96.00 96.00

December-2017 10.00 96.00 96.00

June-2018 10.00 100.00 96.00

Calculation Method


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Prescribed water resources are allocated and managed through the provision of either a water authorisation or water licence, and then by the provisions of the relevant water allocation

plan. There are currently 5 main prescribed areas in the AMLR region, as well as 1 minor prescribed wells area, and 3 separately-prescribed estuarine watercourses. Water allocation plans

(WAPs) have been adopted for 4 of the main prescribed areas (i.e. Barossa, Northern Adelaide Plains, McLaren Vale and Western Mt Lofty Ranges).

WAPs ensure that any new water extractions or water affecting activities are managed in accordance with their policies and conditions. The WAPs can also place conditions on the taking of

water for existing water use, such as a requirement to return low flows to the environment.

iTarget 8 completion summary – Over the 7 year period of this target a total of 96% of water was allocated and managed in prescribed areas, at or below sustainable extraction limits.



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Adelaide Plains - Work has continued on developing the Adelaide Plains Water Allocation Plan (APWAP) to cover the Central Adelaide Prescribed Wells Area (PWA), the Dry Creek and the

Northern Adelaide Plains (NAP) PWA. This process has explored the options available under the existing NRM Act for management of underground water resources, and has identified a

number of significant limitations in the legislation to developing a plan that efficiently and effectively manages the resource. Several requests for legal advice have identified a viable

approach using the current legislation, however this approach process is complex and is not likely to be transparent to end users. At the same time, NR AMLR staff have been contributing to

the water working group contributing to the NRM Legislative reform process, and possible legislative changes that would make the process much more streamlined and transparent have

been identified. The AMLR NRM Board have been briefed on the possible two paths forward – to proceed with existing legislation or wait for legislative amendments – and will be further

engaged on a preferred path forward during 2018/19.

Barossa - The review process for the Barossa WAP has progressed using the DEWNR Risk Management Policy and Guidelines for WAPs. Particular attention has been paid to the need for

the risks to community values of the water resources to be assessed with the same level of detail as risks to the environment. Community engagement on this process has continued

including undertaking a survey of community values which received approximately 100 responses and the community based WAPAC has continued to meet regularly. A number of science

projects have also been completed including Barossa Surface Water Modelling, Barossa Fish Monitoring and draft Science Communication Products.

Western Mount Lofty Ranges (WMLR) -Surface Water Modelling Project has progressed including completion of the Little Para Catchment and partial completion of the Inman Catchment.

Work has also progressed on developing improved data and systems for implementation of the WMLR WAP and on finalising a MERI plan for the WAP. Engagement has been undertaken

with key industry groups in the McLaren Vale area regarding the status of the groundwater resource, and discussions held around community participation in the collection of improved

salinity monitoring data.



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iTarget 09 - Action undertaken to support the recovery of 41% of threatened and/or declining species

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June-2012 10.00 20.00 29.00

December-2012 10.00 20.00 29.00

June-2013 10.00 20.00 31.00

December-2013 10.00 20.00 31.00

June-2014 10.00 20.00 32.00

December-2014 10.00 20.00 32.00

June-2015 10.00 20.00 32.00

December-2015 10.00 20.00 32.00

June-2016 10.00 20.00 32.00

December-2016 10.00 41.00 22.00

June-2017 10.00 41.00 23.00

December-2017 10.00 41.00 23.00

June-2018 10.00 41.00 23.00

Calculation Method


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This target is primarily delivered through funding and support provided to external partners, including Nature Conservation Society of South Australia (Threatened Plant Action Group) and

Conservation Council of South Australia (Mount Lofty Ranges Southern Emu-wren and Fleurieu Peninsula Swamps Recovery Program). The threatened flora and fauna programs

undertaken by our regional ecologists also contribute to this target, along with work from the Seascapes Program.

iTarget 9 completion summary – Over the 7 year period of this target a total of 23% of the target of 43% of actions to support the recovery of threatened or declining species was achieved.


Despite current delivery continuing to increase the number of species being recovered, the overall percentage achievement has reduced significantly. This has resulted from new species

assessment work that has revealed that far more species are now at high risk of extinction in the region than was previously thought – so the list of species has increased meaning the



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overall percentage has decreased.



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iTarget 10 - Existing native ecosystems being actively improved across 33% of their area (to meet pre-determined biodiversity

conservation goals) equating to an additional 12,215 ha in the next two years (i.e. July 2016 to June 2018).

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June-2012 10.00 4.00 8.00

December-2012 10.00 6.00 9.00

June-2013 10.00 8.00 15.00

December-2013 10.00 10.00 15.00

June-2014 10.00 12.00 19.00

December-2014 10.00 14.00 19.00

June-2015 10.00 16.00 24.00

December-2015 10.00 18.00 25.60

June-2016 10.00 20.00 29.10

December-2016 10.00 24.00 24.60

June-2017 10.00 26.00 25.00

December-2017 10.00 29.00 25.82

June-2018 10.00 33.00 27.52

Calculation Method


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This target relates to the area of ‘native’ coastal and terrestrial ecosystems being actively worked on to improve their value for biodiversity conservation. This target is delivered by the

Board's Programs and through funding support to: Trees for Life (Bush for Life program); Nature Conservation Society of South Australia (Threatened Plant Action Group); Conservation

Council of South Australia (Mount Lofty Ranges Southern Emu-wren and Fleurieu Peninsula Swamps Recovery Program); and the Australian Government's funding.

Notes on target recalibration:

Data used to calculate this target originally was 13% of ecosystem cover in the region - or 87,600ha. New spatial analysis has revealed that a more accurate figure of 16% exists - or

108,150ha. The 16% is the most accurate estimate, and this significantly increases the area of ecosystems to be managed, resulting in a reduction of the intermediate target achievement.



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iTarget 10 completion summary - Over the 7 year period of this target a total of 27.5% of existing native ecosystem area was improved (of the planned 33% of their area).


Good on ground works delivery continues with a further 1,854ha of land worked on through the Volunteer Support program, Land Management Program and externally funded programs such

as Bush for Life and Threatened Plant Action Group.



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iTarget 11 - 10,760 ha of native ecosystems constructed and subsequently managed (to meet pre-determined biodiversity

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June-2012 10.00 150.00 215.00

December-2012 10.00 300.00 482.00

June-2013 10.00 450.00 676.00

December-2013 10.00 600.00 704.00

June-2014 10.00 750.00 867.00

December-2014 10.00 900.00 873.00

June-2015 10.00 1,050.00 992.00

December-2015 10.00 1,200.00 1,425.00

June-2016 10.00 1,500.00 4,423.00

December-2016 10.00 4,000.00 4,477.00

June-2017 10.00 6,500.00 6,657.00

December-2017 10.00 8,630.00 7,471.00

June-2018 10.00 10,760.00 7,602.00

Calculation Method


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This target relates to the area of native coastal and terrestrial ecosystems that have been reconstructed and subsequently managed for biodiversity conservation goals.

iTarget 11 completion summary – Over the 7 year period of this target a total of 7,602 hectares of native ecosystems were constructed and managed to meet biodiversity conservation goals.


This period a further 131ha of native ecosystems were constructed. Whilst this figure is comparatively low, the timing of the works (and drop in external funding from previous years) for the

2017-18 year meant that most of the on ground achievement for this target was achieved in earlier periods.



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iTarget 12 - 80% of Coastal Action Plan regional recommendations (where NRM is identified as a key player) being implemented

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June-2012 10.00 65.00 69.00

December-2012 10.00 70.00 69.00

June-2013 10.00 75.00 72.00

December-2013 10.00 80.00 76.00

June-2014 10.00 85.00 79.00

December-2014 10.00 90.00 82.40

June-2015 10.00 95.00 82.90

December-2015 10.00 98.00 83.50

June-2016 10.00 100.00 88.50

December-2016 10.00 100.00 88.50

June-2017 10.00 100.00 88.50

December-2017 10.00 100.00 98.90

June-2018 10.00 100.00 99.47

Calculation Method


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Two Coastal Action Plans have been developed for the Board’s region (Southern Fleurieu and the Metropolitan and Northern). These plans section the coastline into key cells each with

specific priority actions identified. Additionally the CAPs outline regional recommendations. This target measures the success of the Board in addressing regional recommendations where

they have been identified as having a key role.

iTarget 12 completion summary – Over the 7 year period of this target a total of 99.47% of coastal action plan regional recommendations were implemented.


Aldinga Washpool management and on ground works have significantly increased during this period. Regular meetings of the various land managers has seen a greater working relationship

develop with a largely agreed vision for the future of the area. Completion of the Vegetation management plan with support and advice from the local Kaurna representatives has been



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shared with the local community and land managers with positive support. The formation of a working group similar to that which was undertaken at Tennyson dunes has also progressed in

recent months.

Options for the washpool and blue lagoon areas for future inclusion to the Aldinga Scrub Conservation Park are also being considered through the proposed land tenure changes.


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