Western
This region is known for its resource generation such as power, coal, forestry, agriculture and water.
Over 50% of the Western region is protected in reserves including significant areas of the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. The Coxs and Kowmung Rivers flow into Sydney's water supply at Lake Burragorang. The region is a significant for biodiversity in the catchment because it provides a transition from the mountains to the western slopes and the plains. The region is home to major tourist destinations in the Blue Mountains, Jenolan Caves and western slopes and includes the historic townships of Lithgow and Katoomba. River Health information by subcatchmentLake Burragorang subcatchmentUpper Coxs River Subcatchment Lower Coxs River Subcatchment Kowmung River Subcatchment Mid Coxs River Subcatchment |
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Come along and join in with Landcare Week - 21 August 2008The Hawkesbury-Nepean Catchment Management Authority (HNCMA) and Lithgow Oberon Landcare Association (LOLA) are calling on residents around Lithgow to get involved with a local landcare project during Landcare Week. 
Students helping to restore Farmers Creek - 20 June 2008TAFE Students completed the final day of their outdoor recreation course by participating in a weeding and tree planting activity in the Saywell St Reserve, near Lake Pillans recently. 
Landholders tackle thorny problem in the Capertee Valley - 9 May 2008Local residents at Glen Davis have mounted a fight back against the spiky weed Honey Locust (or Gleditsia) and are beginning to see success as they clear the weed from river banks, roadsides and pastures around the township.  View all news
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