Dumping in the Great Barrier Reef


Secured a ban on dumping in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, preventing up to 46 million cubic metres of dredge spoil being dumped in the Reef’s waters
Ban on dumping in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area

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2015: WWF campaigning secured a ban on dumping in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, preventing up to 46 million cubic metres of dredge spoil being dumped in the Reef’s waters.

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Group Leading this Campaign: World Wide Fund for Nature

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Who this Campaign is Targeting: Not stated

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Outcome Evidence: As states on website 'WWF campaigning secured a ban on dumping in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, preventing up to 46 million cubic metres of dredge spoil being dumped in the Reef’s waters.' (sourced http://www.wwf.org.au/about-us/history[5/03/2017 4:29:53 PM])

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Dumping in the Great Barrier Reef