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This region takes in the Southern Highlands and area around Goulburn. It includes the headwaters of the Hawkesbury Nepean near Lake Bathurst and is dominated by the Wollondilly and Wingecarribee River systems.

The Southern region is home to productive grazing and horticultural lands and its rivers provide major water resources for Sydney.

An increasing number of new residents are drawn to the rural lifestyle of the region, and further rural residential development is taking place to cater for this demand.

Some of Australian's oldest towns are found in the Southern Highlands while Goulburn is known as "the oldest inland city".


River Health information by subcatchment

Mulwaree River Subcatchment
Wingecarribee River Subcatchment
Wollondilly River Subcatchment
Nattai River Subcatchment
Upper Wollondilly River Subcatchment
Resources
The Warbler Newsletter
Summer 2009  (485 kb pdf) 
Spring 2008  (410 kb pdf) 
Winter 2008  (685 kb pdf) 
Summer 2008  (380 kb pdf) 
Spring 2007  (276 kb pdf) 
Autumn 2007  (480 kb pdf) 
Winter 2007  (225 kb pdf) 
Case studies
Regional News.
Major gains made in protecting NSW and local natural resources - 2 November 2009
The NSW Catchment Management Authorities (CMAs) have released a report highlighting major gains in repairing and improving the health of the natural landscape across the State after only five years of operation.  Pigs contolled in local valleys to protect biodiversity - 1 October 2009
A project to rid private property of destructive feral pigs in the Megalong and Kanimbla valleys is proving successful with 768 pigs removed from the area through trapping and poisoning since March.  Hawkesbury-Nepean volunteers win big at state awards - 1 October 2009
Environmental volunteers from the Hawkesbury-Nepean catchment won a series of awards at the recent NSW Landcare Awards including taking winning top honours in two categories.  View all news
Regional Events.
Wetland Art and Photography Competition 2010 - 3 November 2009 - 4 December 2009
To celebrate World Wetlands Day 2010 on 2nd February, WetlandCare Australia is hosting its 3rd annual Australia-wide art competition, offering categories for children and adults.  View all community and landcare events
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