Benefits to Council

The Reef Guardian Council programme is about protecting the Great Barrier Reef. The benefits for councils participating in the Reef Guardian Council programme include: 
 

• Provision of technical advice to improve Great Barrier Reef water quality
• Demonstration of an integrated planning approach to Great Barrier Reef water quality
• Assistance with developing community engagement workshops and action plans
• Support to improve the likelihood of gaining funding for projects that have down stream benefits to the Great Barrier Reef
• Exposure to new and innovative ideas and environmental initiatives from other communities and councils
• Verification of Reef Guardian Councils' formal commitment for integrated coastal management principles
• Opportunities for council to utilise its Reef Guardian status as a promotional and marketing tool
• Recognition of the council by way of its association and endorsement from the well established Reef Guardian brand
• Recognition among the wider community of their councils' commitment to the protection of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and important role as a coastal and natural resource manager
• Promotional opportunities for approved Reef Guardian Councils
• Awareness raising with the public in the local area in their understanding of how individuals can contribute to the longer-term health of the Great Barrier Reef and its catchment
• Provision of strong links to Reef Guardian Schools programme for on-the-ground activities.