Effective Management Of The Natural Environment In Sydney

The natural environment is being effectively managed in Sydney

Sydney’s way of keeping the natural environment is effective. National parks, State forests, bushland, beaches and waterways occupy over half the region. Around 9 per cent of total tourism expenditure in regional NSW occurs in the Central Coast. They have strong ways of keeping water fresh and clean and not wasting the water, keeping the flora and fauna healthy. Sydney has set good environmental policies to keep Sydney clean. Sydney’s local and federal governments have a big impact on the natural environment as they keep it clean and take our rubbish, clean and sewerage. Sydney’s way of keeping the land clean has improved immensely.

Sydney’s drinking water mainly comes from rainwater in lakes near pure bushland. Sydney filters this water every two days. Scientist do roughly 70 tests to guarantee water is good quality. Sydney filters our drinking water so it is safe to drink from taps. Our drinking waters are monitored 24/7. Our drinking waters have a small amount of chlorine in it. Sydney uses recycled waters which is when wastewater has been collected and fertilised to be used. Sydney manages 14 water recycling plants.

Currently, Sydney is under level 1 water restrictions, this means Sydney has put in place limitations of what we can and can’t do with Sydney’s waters. Some of these restrictions include:

When watering gardens, you are allowed to water before 10 am or after 4 pm using either a handheld hose with a trigger nozzle or a water can/bucket. You are not allowed to use sprinklers, soaker or weep hoses and tap timers.

When filling pools/spas you are allowed to top up the pool/spa to replace lost water through evaporation. You can fill a new/renovated pool/spa that takes less than 10,000 litres of water without a permit but is not allowed to fill it up that takes more than 10,000 litres.

When cleaning hard surfaces, you are only allowed to clean them for and emergency using a hose with a trigger nozzle. You are not allowed to clean paths, driveways and paved areas with a hose for usual cleaning.

When cleaning vehicles and buildings you are allowed to use a bucket or a hose with a trigger nozzle and wash bins with a hose with a trigger nozzle. You are not allowed to wash vehicles and buildings using a hose without a trigger nozzle and leave hoses and/or taps running.

All of this helps Sydney have clean waterways and healthy drinking water. The healthier water Sydney provides for us, the better. When Sydney has clean water we have more to drink and to use for food. We can grow crops for us to eat. Without water we would have less healthy foods and our bodies would not be healthy and we would be dehydrated.

Sydney’s current air quality is very good and meets world standards. Australians governments have achieved steps to reduce pollution in our air. This has improved Australia’s air quality immensely.

Sydney’s trying to keep the beaches clean and healthy waterways. Sydney’s beaches have litter/recycling bins on the beach to throw any waste away. Regular collections for rubbish is provided by the Councils. A few years again some of Sydney’s beautiful beaches have received awards for ‘Keep Australia Beautiful Clean Beach Challenge’. Some of these beaches include Malabar, Maroubra, Coogee and Clovelly. Not only are these beaches clean but the community and Council are played a big role in keeping them fresh and neat.

Sydney is trying to improve on climate change. Sydney has done many things to manage climate changed. We have placed many metres of greenery on the streets of Sydney from 2008 and planted thousands of trees in the streets since 2005. Sydney has made substantial improvements in stormwater control foundations to decrease floodings.

Sydney is protecting and restoring biodiversity. The environment helps ecosystems which include protected species and areas. It also contributes an engaging setting for people who live in the country, providing clean air, water and fresh food. Continuous protection for the natural environment allows more people to connect with and enjoy our biodiversity.

The purpose of environmental law is to protect the environment and create rules for how people can use natural resources. Environmental laws not only aim to protect the environment from harm, but they also determine who can use natural resources and on what terms. Laws may control pollution, the use of natural resources, forest protection, mineral harvesting and animal and fish populations. Sydney’s Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conversation help keep Sydney clean. They have been doing a fantastic job of keeping the land clean through the laws they follow. This includes keeping the following components fresh, clean and sustainable: The world heritage properties clean, national heritage places, wetlands of international significance, moving species protected following global arrangements, threatened species and eco-friendly districts, marine areas, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and nuclear industries. Keeping these safe and fresh makes Sydney a better place.

Sydney is protecting our environment by using renewable energy resources. Sydney’s way of producing electricity is using cogeneration. This means that Sydneys electricity is coming from wastewater gases from many water recycling plants. Another way is by using hydroelectricity. This means to use clean wastewater and drinking water flows.

Sydney is trying to decrease waste by reusing and recycling. Sydney encourages residents to limit how much waste you use. We can use recycled materials to help decrease waste.

The government helps immensely by cleaning the waters and shores of the Sydney Harbour and passable waters from Parramatta to Lane Cove Rivers. This area covers 5,020 hectares and a joined foreshore length of 270km. Roads and Maritime Services has a huge amount of legal responsibilities with regard to changing safety and protecting the natural environment in NSW. This is currently the only efficient way of removing floating litter and waste from Sydney Harbour, this includes stormwater pollution and visible trash. On average the government collects more than 3,500 cubic metres of rubbish each year. These waste items can include large objects including trees and tyres, and small items left on beaches and shores left by people, trash washed in the harbour from harbour side suburbs.