An extract from the link below.
We would like you to have your say on proposed changes to vessel waterways management practices for the Noosa River. The Noosa River is a complex waterway valued economically, environmentally and socially by the people of the Noosa Shire region and its visitors. The congestion and diversity of users on the waterway makes managing the anchoring, mooring and navigation of vessels challenging. The proposed changes are a response to concerns raised by the community, in particular threats to safety and environmental threats. Stakeholder and community input is a vital part of this engagement to ensure that changes to vessel waterways management contribute to achieving safe and equitable access to the Noosa River and surrounding waterways for everyone. Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ), a branch of the Department of Transport and Main Roads, is seeking your feedback through an online survey. Maps are provided which mark the proposed changes to vessel waterways management.
We would like to hear your feedback on the changes we have proposed and how they would impact on you, the waterway and other waterway users.
The survey may take 5 to 10 minutes to complete, depending on how much feedback you wish to provide and is open from Friday 9 December 2022 to Friday 13 January 2023.
Agree too many power boats and abandoned boats at anchor on the river. However you can't shift the problem into Noosa Waters by allowing anyone to anchor for 28 days in our canals as proposed by MSQ. I also foresee a problem if people are allowed to beach at Lions park for 28 days as many local boat owners, hire boats and passive craft temporarily use this area to access onshore facilities. Should be max 4 hours in 24 hours here.
I believe there is too much congestion on the Noosa River, and that it is time to take steps to restrict it. At present there is a growing threat to the little wildlife remaining, and the migrant birds, and to people safety and also visual aspects.