Council is seeking feedback from the community on issues and threats facing the coastal environment of Pittwater and Cowan Creek.

The feedback will help inform a new coastal management program for the Hawkesbury-Nepean River system that is being jointly developed by Northern Beaches Council with five other councils and the state government.

“We love our local waterways and want to preserve and protect them for future generations,” Northern Beaches Mayor Michael Regan said.

“Pittwater is part of the broader, beautiful Hawkesbury-Nepean River system that is home to some stunning beaches, and natural rivers and estuaries teeming with aquatic life.

“We want to hear from you, our residents, about the things you see as threats to this precious river system.”

The community can flag locations and issues of concern on an interactive map or share their thoughts through an online survey.  The community can flag locations and issues of concern on an interactive map or share their thoughts through an online survey. The survey is being hosted on the Hornsby Shire Council website, one of the project’s six partner councils.

Residents can rank threats and issues that are of most concern to them. These include but are not limited to foreshore erosion and inundation, natural habitat loss, water pollution, climate change impacts such as sea level rise, overcrowding, inadequate waterway access and supporting infrastructure or lack of coordination between government agencies managing the estuary. Details about threats and issues are included in the survey.

Other participating councils include Central Coast Council, Hawkesbury City Council, Hornsby Shire Council, The Hills Shire Council and Ku-ring-gai Council.

The survey runs until late February.  For more information or to have your say visit https://yoursay.hornsby.nsw.gov.au/hawkesbury-nepean-CMP