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Priority Area 3: Measuring success

To be able to gauge the efficiency and effectiveness of Reef Plan in achieving its goals and objectives through monitoring and evaluation.

*Action*	*Deliverables*
9. Develop and implement a Reef Plan Monitoring and Evaluation Strategy to measure the efficiency and effectiveness of the Reef Plan.	A Reef Plan Monitoring and Evaluation Strategy is endorsed by September 2009. Reef Plan targets are monitored, reported and reviewed annually. Reef Water Quality Report prepared to report annually on implementation of Reef Plan and water quality and associated ecosystem health. Independent audit and evaluation report undertaken by June 2010. Undertake further independent audits prior to June 2013 as necessary.
10. Develop and implement an integrated and coordinated paddock to Reef monitoring (modelling) and reporting program as part of the Reef Plan Monitoring and Evaluation Strategy.	Integrated paddock to reef monitoring and reporting Program designed and implemented by September 2009 including the following components:
	Monitoring of uptake of improved management practices. Paddock scale water quality monitoring and modelling to measure effectiveness of management practices.
	Catchment and sub-catchment water quality and land condition monitoring and modelling program.
	Wetland mapping.
	Marine water quality and ecosystem health monitoring and modelling.
11. Improve data and information management to support data sharing, assessment and reporting.	A scoping document on information management needs and a review of existing systems by September 2009. Improved information management system implemented by December 2009.

Last reviewed 31 August 2009