The Northern Rivers CMA and its programs are supported by the Australian Government Caring For our Country program and the NSW Catchment Action program
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NSW GOVERNMENT APPOINTS NINE CMA CHAIRS
NRCMA COAL SEAM GAS PRINCIPLES
NRCMA 2010-11 ANNUAL REPORT
REVIEW OF THE NSW NATIVE VEGETATION REGULATIONS
On 13 September 2011, the Minister for Environment, the Hon. Robyn Parker MP, announced the commencement of the review of the regulations for the Native Vegetation Act 2003. This will include a review of the Native Vegetation Regulation 2005, the Environmental Outcomes Assessment Methodology (EOAM) and the Private Native Forestry Code of Practice (PNF Code). A series of 12 public information sessions have been held across the state throughout November as the first stage of consultation on the Native Vegetation Regulation. The NRCMA organised the Northern Rivers region public meeting on Friday 25 November at South Grafton RSL. Approximately 100 people attended. For more information about the workshop and the review, go to our Native Vegetation page.
NORTHERN RIVERS CATCHMENT ACTION PLAN 2012-2022
Your opportunity to help plan priorities for Natural Resource Management in the Northern Rivers region
The Northern Rivers Catchment Action Plan (CAP) is being updated and the CMA is seeking your input. There will be several opportunities to participate in the CAP review process over the next 12 months including online and written submissions and workshops. Information about these opportunities is available on the Northern Rivers CMA CAP website at
http://yoursay.northern.cma.nsw.gov.au/
This is your opportunity to participate in the planning process and help develop a new CAP that will set strategic direction for Natural Resource Management (NRM) investment in the Northern Rivers region for 2012-2022.
We encourage you to get involved...
2011-12 Incentive Program
On ground works
The Northern Rivers CMA is pleased to announce that 72 Small and Major Projects have been successful in this years Incentive Program. The projects will support a range of natural resource management (NRM) activities across the catchment. To be successful this year, projects needed to be exceptional across all assessment criteria. To view the list of successful projects, click here.
Plan development
The Northern Rivers CMA is pleased to announce that 17 Natural Resource Management (NRM) Plans will be delivered through this years Incentive Program. Not only will the Plans identify and describe the natural resouce values of many sites, they will guide future on ground NRM works. To view the list of successful plans, click here.
Unsuccessful this year?
For those that have been unsuccessful, please do not be discouraged from pursuing future funding. There are many opportunities to apply for implementation funds. Subscribe to our E-news monthly electronic newsletter to read about upcoming opportunities and events. Contact your Local Community Support Officer (on this website under 'Contact Us') for project advice and other local news and opportunities.
For further information about the Incentive Program and when it may be offered again contact, Melinda Fletcher, Incentives Officer, Alstonville office, phone 6627 0170 or email Melinda.Fletcher@cma.nsw.gov.au
Northern Rivers Regional Landcare Award winners for 2011
The 2011 Northern Rivers Landcare Awards recipients included:
- Individual Landcarer Award Geoff Robertson, Tenterfield
- Innovation in Sustainable Farm Practices Award and the Landcare Primary Producer Award Greg and Sally Chappell, Shannonvale
- Local Landcare Facilitator/Coordinator Award Kylie Falconer, GLENRAC
- Coastcare Award South West Rocks Dune Care Group
- Community Group Award Orara Valley RiverCare Groups Management Committee -
- School Education Award Kyogle High School and Westport High School (Dual winners)
- Urban Landcare Award Armidale Urban RiverCare Group
- Indigenous Award Yarrawarra Aboriginal Corporation
- Young Landcare Leader Award Bethany Van Haren, Grafton
- Local Government Landcare Partnership Award Tweed and Bryon Shire Councils
- Northern Soil Health Award Trevor and Kay Wilson
The Little Aussie Battler needs your help!
The Eastern Bristlebird (Dasyornis brachypterus monoides) is a small, brown, well-camouflaged, ground-dwelling bird. In 1998, around 150 birds were known to exist in the in northern population. Today, less than 50 are thought to remain.
Facing extinction, we can help save this Little Aussie Battler by restoring habitat, breeding program and ongoing research. The Little Aussie Battler team are seeking investors and partners to help. Read more>
Good afternoon to the Sponsors of the WetlandCare Australia National Art and Photography Competition.
