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Catchment Management Authorities are statutory authorities that report to the Minister for Climate Change, Environment and Water Resources. CMAs are funded by the NSW Government, with additional support from the Australian Government.

CMAs have responsibility for devolving operational, investment and decision-making natural resource functions to catchment level.

The Central West CMA was the first of 13 CMA's throughout NSW to launch its Catchment Action Plan.

This is a result of the integration of previous work, as well as considering the recommendations that have been developed at a grass roots level through community action and sub-regional planning.

Preparing and implementing catchment action plans and associated investment strategies;

Recommending and managing incentive programs to implement catchment action plans and maximise environmental outcomes;

Consulting fully with regional and local committees and catchment communities in developing and implementing catchment action plans.

Dryland Salinity

Declining surface water quality

Declining health and extent of native vegetation

Degradation of river and wetland ecosystems

Deterioration of soils

Cultural heritage protection

To engage and actively involve catchment communities in decision making;

To make best use of catchment knowledge and expertise; and apply sound scientific knowledge to achieve fully functioning and productive landscapes.

In partnership with key stakeholders, the CMA will set the agenda for natural resource management in the Central West.

Delivery of genuine change in the management of our natural resources.