Table : List of primary target audiences, the impacts and level of engagement and communication methods Primary target audience People or groups who are directly affected by or require the greatest exposure to our message Impact Level of engagement and Communication and Engagement methods LLCMM Community Advisory Panel Includes representation from wide stakeholder groups and the Ngarrindjeri Regional Authority. Kept well informed – provides strong link to community networks and member organisations. Information, Consultation & Collaboration. Regular meetings and email updates; provide with expert presentations and up-to-date access to project progress and reporting; site tours and workshops. LLCMM Scientific Advisory Group Multi-disciplinary, peak scientific input and advice regarding icon site planning, management and monitoring projects. Includes representation by scientists from SARDI Aquatic Sciences, Adelaide and Flinders Universities and state government agency managers. Consultation and Collaboration - Regular meetings, email exchanges, data sharing workshops. Ngarrindjeri Regional Authority Peak body for Ngarrindjeri Owner input and advice regarding icon site planning, management and monitoring projects and regarding Aboriginal heritage management. Information, Consultation & Collaboration. Attendance and involvement in Kungun Ngarrindjeri Yunnan Agreement (KNYA) Taskforce meetings and associated working groups; presentations given at KNYA Taskforce meetings and other forums (including Ngarrindjeri Regional Authority (NRA) meetings) as advised / requested. Site inspections / tours. Indigenous Facilitation through the TLM Indigenous Partnerships Program. Environmental Water Holders Includes the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (TLM water holdings) and Department of Environment (Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder). Require up-to-date information on e-water related projects and delivery. Require sign-off on any media releases about e-watering. Will be consulted through regular teleconferences, workshops, emails and reports. Traditional
Local community groups – includes Local Action Planning associations; Catchment, Landcare and Wetland Management groups; Community associations; Community Centres; Information Hubs; etc. Strong involvement in environmental and natural resource management programs across the icon site area. Provide excellent links through communities. Some represented on Community Advisory Email updates. Presentations and displays at targeted events and CARE Team meetings. Community workshops, information sessions and site tours. Media and newsletter articles. Factsheets. website. Local Government Alexandrina Council; Coorong District Council; Rural City of Murray Bridge. Strong concern with health and management of icon site – link to community and industry. Some represented on Community Advisory Panel; Email updates; Presentations to meetings; Community workshops and information sessions. Factsheets. Website links. Local industry - includes regional development boards; Fisherman’s association; irrigators and dryland farmers; wineries; tourism; boating and marinas; ferry operators. Industries dependent on and with great interest in health and management of icon site; strong networks. Some represented on Community Advisory Panel. Email updates. Presentations and displays at targeted events. Community workshops and information sessions. Media and newsletter articles. Factsheets. Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources Lead management agency including a particular focus on Murray-Darling Basin. Strong concern with health and management of the site. Responsible for environmental water delivery actions. Undertakes icon site management function and manages engagement with MDBA and other water holders. Close collaboration with regional staff, the Murray Futures CLLMM Program and Ramsar management. Internal communications via intranet; email updates; presentations; briefings, CE News, Inside News. Strong cross-agency collaboration via various management committees; working groups; and projects. DEWNR website. SA Murray-Darling Basin NRM Board, associated NRM Groups, and regional programs Strong concern with health and management of site; partners in monitoring and environmental delivery actions; link to wider community and industry. Strong interagency collaboration via management committees; working groups; and projects. Regular email updates. DEWNR website.
SA Water Environmental Protection Authority SA Tourism Department for Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (ferries) Primary Industries and Regions South Australia Strong interest and involvement in various aspects of management of Lower Lakes, Coorong and Murray Mouth across a range of government departments. Ongoing communications, meetings and discussions. Information exchange via committees, email and projects. DEWNR website Secondary target audience Impact Communication and engagement methods SA environmental NGOs and Friends groups Business and other relevant associations; Industry boards (eg citrus/wine/grape); recreational Fishing organisations; houseboat organisations Range of groups who also benefit from hearing the messages, particularly as a means of supporting or influencing the primary target audience. Online – DEWNR Email updates Presentations and displays at targeted events. Community workshops and information sessions. and newsletter articles. Factsheets. Wider community / general public. General information, recognition of TLM program. and newsletter articles. Websites. Factsheets.
ACTION PLAN : Action Plan Date(s) Action Responsible Quarterly Community Advisory Panel (CAP) meetings – include detailed briefings; presentations and seeking feedback and input to planning and management. TLM Icon Site in collaboration with Murray Futures CLLMM Program staff Quarterly Scientific Advisory (SAG) meetings - include detailed briefings; presentations and seeking feedback and input to planning and management. TLM Icon Site staff, in collaboration with Murray Futures CLLMM Program staff Monthly Email updates to Community Advisory Panel and Scientific Advisory Group TLM Icon Site staff 6 monthly update to stakeholder list. TLM Icon Site Monthly Engagement with Ngarrindjeri via involvement in KNYA Taskforce meetings – includes provision of presentations re Icon Site planning and management. Involvement on Ngarrindjeri CLLMM Research and Monitoring Working group includes collaboration on project development and implementation with Ngarrindjeri Research and Monitoring Unit. TLM Icon Site staff, in collaboration with Murray Futures CLLMM Program staff Ongoing Website updates. Ensure links to other relevant sites. TLM Icon Site staff Annual Community information workshop Monitoring data sharing workshop TLM Icon Site staff Annual Input re TLM to SA annual Environmental Watering report TLM Icon Site December 2011 Factsheet re Icon Site; delivery and monitoring programs. TLM Icon Site staff Ongoing as opportunities arise Presentations &/or displays at relevant meetings (eg. Council, NRM, CARE Team meetings) or events. TLM Icon Site staff Ongoing Media releases to highlight key issues; milestones; environmental watering; notable outcomes from monitoring; engagement events. DEWNR Communications Team with TLM Icon Site staff