Hawkesbury-Nepean Local Govt e-news (Issue no 2, November 2008)
In this issue you'll find a range of interesting natural resource management news and views from around the Hawkesbury-Nepean catchment.
Further information
Hawkesbury-Nepean Catchment Survey
Let us know what's changing in your local area and help us understand local environmental priorities by completing a 5-minutes survey about natural resources in the Hawkesbury-Nepean. » more
Hawkesbury-Nepean Soil and Land DVD
An interactive DVD - Soil and Land Resources of the Hawkesbury-Nepean Catchment - has been released that maps the entire Hawkesbury-Nepean catchment and provides comprehensive property planning information to land owners and land managers. » more
Future Local Government and HNCMA Partnership
The HNCMA values the strong relationship it has with local government and understands this partnership is essential for effective natural resource management in the Hawkesbury-Nepean catchment. » more
Case Study - Lithgow Council's River Lett Catchment Improvement Project
The Project The River Lett, a tributary of the Coxs River, is part of Sydney's drinking water catchment and has been identified in the HNCMA's River Health Strategy as a focus reach. Public reserves in the River Lett Catchment have in recent years experienced a dramatic increase in a range of low to high impact recreational activities. » more
$250K funding for coastal and estuarine projects
The HNCMA has invited Pittwater, Hornsby, Gosford, Hawkesbury and Baulkham Hills Councils to submit expressions of interest to for funding for coastal, marine and/or estuarine management projects. » more |
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Upcoming events
Hawkesbury-Nepean Survey
Let us know what's changing in your local area and help us understand local environmental priorities by completing a 5-minutes survey at www/hn.cma.nsw.gov.au/survey more » Workshop Local Govt/HNCMA partnership Elton Consulting will be running a workshop on 19th November to explore the future relationship between the CMA and LGAG. Each council has been invited to nominate one staff member and one elected official to attend. To RSVP contact Kerry Brew. more »
New resources
Hawkesbury-Nepean Soil and Land DVD
An interactive DVD - Soil and Land Resources of the Hawkesbury-Nepean Catchment - has been released that maps the entire Hawkesbury-Nepean catchment. more » Caring for Our Country outcomes document The Australian Government’s new Caring for Our Country program recently released its specific outcomes that program will deliver in its first five years. more » BMP Fact Sheets available The HNCMA has produced a suite of best management practice fact sheets to assist the community to undertake environmental projects. There will available online by mid-November at www.hn.cma.nsw.gov.au and go to “What’s New”. more »
Project profile
Lithgow Council restoring reserve in the River Lett catchment
Lithgow Council has been addressing degradation on four reserves, including Hyde Park on the River Lett, and undertaking consultation to protect Aboriginal cultural heritage. more » |
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