2: Objectives

The objectives of the Explanatory Paper are to:

• Outline the drivers for the development of this plan and context for which the plan is to be developed.
• Provide sufficient background information and disseminate the findings on the current water quality condition of the Lake.
• Outline how the benchmark values for the water quality parameters were developed.
• The objectives of the Management Response are to:
• Outline benchmark values for the water quality parameters against which the monitoring and reporting will be carried out.
• List commonly occurring events that may cause harmful changes to water quality, and provide management measures that minimise the risks to public health and
  to the aquatic environment.
• Outline the current water quality program, reporting and assessment.
• Outline communications on water quality matters.