Our colleague (amongst many other hats, Vice President for our region on the NSW CFA) Steve Samuels has disseminated the minutes.
The minutes from the Advisory Council has been popped up on our blog. Some of the more interesting points are:
- The Trout Strategy is being progressed and the working group is awaiting the appointment of a scientist – great to hear some real science is coming to this effort.
- Recall that Jason M has spoken about the concept of a ‘social licence’ – ie public acceptance of an activity. The council is in the process of pursuing of a social licence strategy.
- The council is seeking advice from Snowy Hydro on the potential for reopening these waters for water activities including fishing.
- The potential issue of redfin translocation coming out of Snowy Hydro 2.0. The Chair will seek NSW Govt to raise the issue with the Commonwealth.
- Council concerns about the Travelling Stock Reserves review will be taken to the Minister