An enhanced dam is one where livestock access is managed to limit the impact of stock on the water body and on the surrounding vegetation. Enhancing one or more dams on a farm can have many benefits including:

1. Improving water quality
2. Increasing water security
3. Improving pasture management
4. Enhancing biodiversity
5. Increasing provision of ecosystem services
6. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions

This section provides guidance on how to undertake a dam enhancement project.

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