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From here to accountability: securing healthy rivers.

P J Crawford1

  • 1Healthy Rivers Commission of New South Wales, Level 18, 15 Castlereagh Street, Sydney 2000, Australia.

Water Science and Technology : a Journal of the International Association on Water Pollution Research
|June 23, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Defining accountabilities, not just responsibilities, is key to achieving results in river planning and management. This study explores innovative methods for turning river management aspirations into tangible outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Management
  • Public Policy
  • Water Resource Management

Background:

  • River planning often focuses on responsibilities, but achieving desired outcomes requires clear accountabilities.
  • The establishment of the Healthy Rivers Commission in New South Wales marked a shift towards results-oriented river management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine innovative strategies for converting river management aspirations into concrete results.
  • To analyze the impact of the Healthy Rivers Commission on accountability in New South Wales river planning.

Main Methods:

  • Case study analysis of changes in New South Wales.
  • Examination of the Healthy Rivers Commission's inquiries and their influence.
  • Comparative analysis of responsibility versus accountability frameworks.

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Main Results:

  • The shift to defining accountabilities has driven a more results-focused approach in river management.
  • The Healthy Rivers Commission's establishment catalyzed significant changes in New South Wales' river planning processes.
  • Innovative methods were identified for bridging the gap between desired outcomes and achieved results.

Conclusions:

  • Implementing clear accountabilities is crucial for effective river management and achieving desired environmental outcomes.
  • Policy and institutional reforms, like the Healthy Rivers Commission, can foster greater accountability in water resource management.