Sediment and erosion control: implementation guidance on Essential Freshwater policies and regulations
Guidance for councils, farmers and farm advisors on sediment and erosion control.
What’s happening
From 2020 regulations apply to the monitoring and management of sediment.
Why it's needed
Sediment is one of the most widespread and significant contaminants in waterways and affects freshwater quality and ecosystems.
What you may need to do
- If you have land at risk from sediment erosion, find out how the regulations apply to your operation by reading the Managing sediment factsheet.
- If they do apply see Guidance for implementing the NPS-FM sediment requirements.
For more on environmental matters that affect farming communities see the Rural hub
The following policies and regulations have provisions which apply to sediment and erosion control.