Coast KZN

State of the Coast: KZN
State of the Coast: KZN

State of the Coast: KwaZulu-Natal Chapter 1: Introduction & Background Chapter 2: Overarching Drivers Chapter 3: Climate Variability
Chapter 4: Coastal Environment Chapter 5: Estuarine Environment Chapter 6: Marine Environment Chapter 7: Human Environment Chapter 8: Economic Environment
Chapter 9: Governance Environment Chapter 10: Conclusions
The Profile of the KZN Coast
The Profile of the KZN Coast

Ugu Lwethu- Our Coast Defining the Coastal Zone The Physical and Coastal Environment Coastal and Marine Ecosystems
Coastal and Marine Species Migrations The Human Dimension Socio-Economic Uses of the Coast Commercial Resource Uses
Pressures and Threats Management of the Coastal and Marine Environments Understanding our Coast
Coastal access
Coastal access

Access RoutesBoat Launch SitesThe Human DimensionCoastal Access: Stats & Facts
Estuaries
Estuaries

What is an Estuary? Know your Estuaries Estuary Health and Conservation KZN Estuary Observer Programme
Historical Time Series Estuary Mouth Status Sand Mining
Recreation
Recreation

Fish TaggingAccess RoutesBlue Flag Beaches
Coastal risk and vulnerability
Coastal risk and vulnerability

Coastal Risk LinesExtreme EventsCoastal ErosionKZN Coastal Vulnerability IndexPollution
Coastal issues
Coastal issues

PollutionSand MiningCoastal ErosionNurdlesUPL Chemical Spill
Guidelines

Water Quality Guidelines

Water quality guidelines provide information on the ideal water quality for various water uses and additional information to help users make informed decisions about the quality of water for sustainable use.

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South African Water Quality Guidelines for Coastal Marine WatersVolume 2: Guidelines for Recreational Use


DEA March 2012


"The ultimate goal in the management of coastal systems is to keep the resources suitable for all designated uses, both existing and future. this includes the 'use'of designated areas for biodiversity protection and ecosystem functioning."


"In order to manage coastal systems effectively so that they remain suitable for designated uses, objectives and measurable targets should be set for the different factors defining the integrity of the coastal system taking into account the requirements of designated uses..."


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Summary of the: South African Water Quality Guidelines for Coastal Marine Waters, Vol 2: Recreational Use


DEA March 2012


"The South African Water Quality Guidelines for Coastal Marine Waters was first published by the the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry, in 1995, to ensure that coastal water quality is effectively manged in the interest of the public. the Department of Environmental Affairs has taken the initiative to review and update these Guidelines pertaining to recreational use. This document contains a summary of the revised guidelines for coastal waters in South Africa. The guidelines are aimed at assisting local authorities and stakeholders to better assess and manage the suitability of recreational waters..."


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South African Water Quality Guidelines Volume 2: Recreational Water Use


Second Edition, 1996


"The South African Water Quality Guidelines are used by the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry as its primary source of information and decision-support to judge the fitness for use of water and for other water quality management purposes.""The South African Water Quality Guidelines contains information on the ideal water quality for water uses and provides background information to help users of the guidelines make informed judgments about the fitness of water for use..."


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