This section aims to assist management agencies, environmental groups or interested individuals who want to take action to assist platypus populations. Background information and guidelines about key platypus-related management issues are summarised on the following pages:
- Maintaining a suitable flow regime in managed river systems
- Platypus drought refuges
- Protecting and improving bank habitats
- Instream woody habitat (logs and branches)
- Managing stormwater drainage
- Water quality and sediment contaminants
- Use of heavy machinery in and near waterways
- Culverts, pipes and grilles
- Walking tracks, viewing platforms, bridges and street lighting
- Weir walls, drop structures and fishways
- Water pumps and small-scale hydro-power generators