Estuary and Coastal Management
The estuary is the focus on many recreational and commercial activities
The Hawkesbury-Nepean Catchment Management Authority (HNCMA) is currently offering community groups and local councils grants up to $20,000 to help improve coastal and estuary areas of the catchment, extending from Yarramundi in the Hawkesbury to the beaches of Pittwater.
Funding applications are open until 29 January 2010. The funding targets habitats such as beaches, dune systems, estuaries, intertidal zones, inlets and coastal wetlands, islands and reefs and their associated coastal vegetation, including mangroves, coastal woodlands and heathlands. Funding is available directly for onground practical environmental works or for education and awareness-raising activities which support onground improvements. The HNCMA is looking for projects which tackle a range of issues including:
Community members interested in discussing funding opportunities should contact the HNCMA on (02) 4587 0050 or download an Expression of Interest form and funding guidelines here. Case studiesMona Vale Dunes RestorationHawkesbury River Estuary Clean Up - removal of derelict oyster leases Further informationEstuary Clean-Up... removing boat wrecks from the estuaryProtecting seagrasses and increasing awareness of Caulerpa taxifolia Landcare around the estuary |
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Expression of interest form - coastal and estuary fundingThis is a Word file that you can download and complete on your computer. View word file (323 kb doc) |
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