Maintaining Our Catchments,
Sustaining Our Future.
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2009/10 Applications for Contracts - NOW CLOSED
The Northern Rivers Catchment Management Authority is expecting to be able to offer funding in 2009-10 to implement a number of natural management resource projects in the northern rivers region and is currently seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced providers in the areas of biodiversity, coastal and marine, soils and land resource management, land use planning, and community capacity building to deliver projects under contract.
Applications will be assessed on merit and must address the specific criteria outlined in each associated project brief.
For further information regarding projects and applications visit our funding pages or the NRCMA regional office on Ph 02 66420 622 or Ian Simpson, Program Manager, mob. 0428824378
Closing date: 5pm Thursday, 18 June 2009
Applications for contract should be addressed to the General Manager, Northern Rivers Catchment Management Authority, PO Box 618, Grafton NSW 2460.
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Whats new ?
The Border Ranges Biodiversity Management Plan, a regional threatened species recovery plan developed by the Dept of Environment and Climate Change, has been placed on public exhibition by the Australian Government at the following address:
http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/threatened/publications/recovery/border-ranges.html
The public exhibition runs till the 28th August 2009.
A draft Northern Rivers Biodiversity Management Plan is also in preparation. For more information on that project visit:
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/biodiversity/nrrbiomanagemntplan.htm
12th International Riversymposium, 21-24 September 2009
The 2009 NSW Landcare Catchment Management Forum: Landscapes, Communities and Resilience - Weathering Change. The Northern Rivers Catchment Management Authority and NSW Landcare are very proud and privileged to be hosting the 2009 NSW Landcare Forum. Sept 9, 10 & 11, 2009 at Port Macquarie. For information on the forum including accommodation, program and registration, visit the Greater Port Macquarie Events Website
Are you committed to maintaining and restoring the precious natural resources of the northern rivers region ? We are.
The Northern Rivers CMA provides advice and funding to individuals and community groups for targeted land use planning, biodiversity conservation, water management, coastal and marine resource management, and soil and land resource management projects.
We have six offices located across the northern rivers providing information on natural resource management issues and current opportunities to restore and maintain the natural resources of the northern rivers region. Contact us.
Want to see or participate in natural resource management projects or funding programs in your area?
Browse the list of natural resource projects funded by the Northern Rivers CMA, or link to your local landcare network for a hands-on information about activities in your area. If you are interested in undertaking your own project, or a project within your local community, read about current funding opportunities or subscribe to the Northern Rivers CMA e.News monthly circular for regular updates on funding and natural resource management learning opportunities.
Need to know more about Native Vegetation management ?
Are you looking for information about managing native vegetation on your property? The Northern Rivers CMA can provide you with advice on rural vegetation clearing and current incentive programs for vegetation restoration, or can refer you to other regulatory contacts you may need.
Looking for other information?
- All about the the northern rivers region
- Advice on local NRM events
- Latest news from the Northern Rivers CMA
