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Salinity Management Plans


Salinity Management Plans (SMPs) include:

an overview of the causes and effects of salinity, locally
an assessment of the economic, social and environmental effects of various alternative salinity control measures, including a "do nothing" option
preferred measures and implementation targets
cost-sharing arrangements
incentives and sanctions to ensure adoption of the plan
arrangements governing the discharge of salt to the River Murray (where relevant)
descriptions and assessments of wetlands likely to be affected, by salinity control measures, and of the effects of the measures
responsibilities for implementing and reviewing the plan.

Contact your local Catchment Management Authority for further information
Salinity Management Plans
This map shows the location of the 22 government endorsed Salinity Management Plans (SMPs) currently being implemented across Victoria.
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