FAQ

Beam trawling targets prawns and occurs in estuaries and inshore waters. The trawling involves the use of beam trawl gear which is a net attached to 2 'sleds' connected to a net foot rope across its mouth, which drags along the seabed or riverbed sediments to stir up prawns.

Feedback from all stakeholders has been considered. The social, cultural and economic benefits derived from the Noosa River system have been clearly identified. A risk-based assessment of threats to the environmental values and community benefits has been undertaken to further help prioritise actions. Management of the Noosa River mouth and the Noosa Spit (Dog Beach) has been included, as has Council's intended commercial fisheries reforms.

It refers to the responsible use and protection of the natural values of the river catchment through sustainable practices and conservation. 

The River Plan identifies timeframes of action including short-term (first 12-18 months), medium-term (one to three years) and long-term (3 years and over). Ongoing actions are anticipated to occur throughout the five (5) year implementation timeline of the Action Plan.