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KwaZulu-Natal EMPs for Comment

Estuarine Management Plans (EMPs) were developed in terms of the National Environmental Management Integrated Coastal Management Act (ICMA) (24 of 2008) for five estuaries in KwaZulu-Natal and are now available for public comment. Closing date: 6th May 2024.

aMahlongwa Estuary

EMP for aMahlongwa Estuary

Situation Assessment Report for aMahlongwa Estuary

iKongeni Estuary

EMP for iKongeni Estuary

Situation Assessment Report for iKongeni Estuary

iLovu Estuary

EMP for iLovu Estuary

Situation Assessment Report for iLovu Estuary

iZinkwazi Estuary

EMP for iZinkwazi Estaury

Situation Assessment Report for iZinkwazi Estuary

uThongathi Estuary

EMP for uThongathi Estuary

Situation Assessment Report for uThongati Estuary

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Gazette Notice for Public Comment for 5 KZN Estuaries

Comments Table, Instructions and Deadline

Estuarine Management Plans

National Estuarine Management Protocol

National Estuarine Management Protocol
EMP for the Ray Nkonyeni District Municipality

EMP for the Ray Nkonyeni District Municipality
EMPs for eThekwini Metropolitan

EMPs for eThekwini Metropolitan
EMPs for King Cetshwayo District Municipality

EMPs for King Cetshwayo District Municipality
KwaZulu-Natal EMPs for Comment

KwaZulu-Natal EMPs for Comment
EMPs for Ugu District Municipality

EMPs for Ugu District Municipality
EMP for uMkhanyakude District Municipality

EMP for uMkhanyakude District Municipality
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