10 steps to sustainable water
In November 2006, we, a coalition of leading environmental organisations, launched the Blueprint for Water, setting out 10 steps to sustainable water by 2015. The Blueprint called on the Government to act immediately to give our water a future. Progress in 2007 and 2008 was mixed. The challenge now for 2009 is to turn words into action.
2009 is a year of opportunity, but also of tough decisions for freshwater policy. This year will see the completion of the 2009 water industry Price Review, the River Basin Management Plans, a draft Floods and Water Bill, and the finalisation of the Cave and Walker reviews into the future of the water industry. The outcomes will have a lasting impact on the future of our water and wetland environment, and on our wellbeing.
2009: the time to act is our latest report, which sets out our priorities for 2009. Our recently completed public opinion poll has shown that people do really care about water. The challenge for 2009 is to turn words into action.
