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Catchment Management Authorities

Over the past decade, the NSW Government has introduced extensive reforms in natural resource management. One major initiative is transforming the way we handle these issues on the ground – the establishment of 13 Catchment Management Authorities.

CMAs are regional bodies that work in partnership with farmers, local groups, Aboriginal communities, local government, industry and State Government agencies to develop the best policies and programs for natural resource management at a catchment level. They are also responsible for administering a joint State-Commonwealth funding package ($436 million from 2003-2007), money goes which directly into practical improvement works.

The CMAs are also developing Catchment Action Plans which will guide the management of soil, native vegetation and water resources into the future.

The Department of Natural Resources has a key role in this process. DNR provides advice, information, scientific expertise and technical assistance to the CMAs. The Department has also developed a world–leading land management system – Property Vegetation Plans – (PVPs) which are administered by CMAs.

View more information on the work being done by your local Catchment Management Authority.