1.3  Compilation of this report

This is the fourth Annual Environmental Report (AER) compiled by CICL.  The report has been written in response to the requirements of the three licences issued by the NSW Government, and in response to the requirements of the three LWMPs agreed to by the NSW Government and CICL.  The report has been written on behalf of the Coleambally, Kerarbury and Outfall District communities.

This report is divided into 19 chapters.  The community aspects have been presented in the first four chapters, which are then followed by environmental issues in sequence of water movement within CICL’s operational area.  The final chapter focuses on compliance issues.

Significant improvement in presentation has been achieved with this AER through its publication in digital format.  This has enabled a flexible layout design for user-friendliness and easy location of required information.  Digital formatting has also been adopted to automate various sections of the report and to make the report available to licensing bodies and the general public at the web site http://env.colyirr.com.au/AER2001. A printable version of the AER 2001 is available through the publications page at the web site http://www.colyirr.com.au.

All reporting has been undertaken using the most appropriate land management unit.  CICL recognises that the use of different land management units may be confusing, but this is believed to be the best way to demonstrate progress.  Definitions of the land management units can be seen in Table 1.1.

Table 1.1  Land management units used for reporting in the Annual Environmental Report 2001

An environmental database has been linked with the AER 2001.  For each environmental aspect this database describes its level of risk, potential impact, likelihood of occurrence, control, objectives and targets.  The status of implementation is also indicated.

A large number of names and terms have been abbreviated throughout the AER 2001. The list of acronyms at the end of the report should be referred to for definitions.

CICL is committed to continuous improvement and consistently seeks more efficient and user-friendly techniques for presenting its environmental credentials and challenges.