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

This map shows the location of the 22 government endorsed Salinity Management Plans (SMPs) currently being implemented across Victoria.

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