A review of Australian approaches for monitoring, assessing and reporting estuarine condition: I. International context and evaluation criteria

Hallett, Chris S.; Valesini, Fiona; Elliott, Mike

Abstract

© 2016 Elsevier Ltd Given the immeasurable value of estuaries and their severe and growing pressures, sound understanding and reporting of estuarine condition is essential for their effective management and sustainable development. In light of this, we aim to provide a timely and comprehensive three-part review of the approaches currently employed for monitoring, assessing and reporting estuarine condition, focussing on Australian systems. Here, in Part 1, we establish the national and international context of our review and define globally-relevant evaluation criteria against which to assess Australian progress. We achieve this by examining effective monitoring, assessment and reporting programs from around the world and characterising ‘best practice’. We then highlight the Australian historical context and consider recent policies, frameworks, guidelines and legislation relating to the monitoring and reporting of estuarine condition nationwide.

Citation

Hallett, C. S., Valesini, F., & Elliott, M. (2016). A review of Australian approaches for monitoring, assessing and reporting estuarine condition: I. International context and evaluation criteria. Environmental science & policy, 66, 260-269. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsci.2016.07.014

• Journal Article Type: Review
• Acceptance Date: Jul 23, 2016
• Online Publication Date: Nov 16, 2016
• Publication Date: 2016-12
• Deposit Date: Jul 26, 2016
• Publicly Available Date: Nov 16, 2016
• Journal: Environmental science & policy
• Print ISSN: 1462-9011
• Electronic ISSN: 1873-6416
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 66
• Pages: 260-269
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsci.2016.07.014
• Keywords: Estuary; Ecological status; Health; Monitoring; Management; Water framework directive
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/441797
• Publisher URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1462901116304579
• Additional Information: Authors' accepted manuscript of article published in: Environmental science & policy, 2016, v.66.