Dog Off Leash Area Trial Evolving with our coast Cassowary Coast Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy

BEFORE entering a DOLA, check for other dogs.

If you know that your dog doesn’t interact well with other sized dogs, be aware and consider alternative exercise options to ensure every dog is safe.

While in a dog off leash area you are responsible for your dog’s behaviour.

Here are some simple steps to follow while visiting a dog off leash area:

• Biting, fighting and aggressive dogs are not welcome

Excessive barking is not allowed

• Keep pets under effective control at all times

• Pets should have current vaccinations

• Always clean up after your pet

• Don’t bring more dogs than you can handle

• Always be considerate of other users

• Dogs must be registered.

For more information regarding the trial visit: www.yoursay.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/dog-off-leash.

LIVING with coastal hazards is part of living in the Cassowary Coast. With over 120km of coastline and a number of offshore islands, our region and residents are vulnerable to coastal hazards and the long-term impacts of climate change. Most of us experienced the impacts of severe weather events like the flooding of the Johnstone and Murray Rivers and Cyclones Larry (2006) and Yasi (2011).

Cassowary Coast is one of 31 coastal councils that has or is developing a Coastal Adaptation Strategy through the Queensland Government’s QCoast 2100 program. With support from our consultant team, Council has developed a draft Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy, titled Evolving with Our Coast. The strategy:

• Assesses the risk from coastal hazards,