River of Life [CP7]
Relation to other Core Patterns:
CP1, CP2, CP3, CP4, CP5, CP6, CP8, CP9
Alignment to Generative code:
[GC2] Diagnosis of the Land
Rivers and creeks can be seen as the arteries that inject life into the
towns and their surrounds, both in a natural landscape,
environmental and a human settlement context. Rivers, wetlands
and vegetation are keys to the functioning of the ecological system
of the larger watershed. The water catchment areas along rivers
provide for local water runoff capture and use. River inlets provide
for access to the sea and various key recreational activities along
rivers and creeks to support the social-economic functioning of the
towns.
Instruction: Leave the rivers and associated wetlands in their
natural state, improve and repair areas that have been disturbed,
and enhance the open corridors of biodiversity and vegetation along
the riverbanks.
Relevance to Anglesea:
The Anglesea River can be seen as the ‘heart’ of the town. The
River was and is the main attraction for holidaymakers and
residents alike. The River connects the land with the sea, the beach
surroundings and the inlet. The River is key to the functioning of
the ecological system of the wetlands as well as the larger
watershed of Anglesea region. The River as a whole system needs
to be protected.
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