2008 Central West CMA conference 'Partners towards a healthy catchment'

The Central West Catchment Management Authority (CMA) recently held its inaugural "partners towards a healthy catchment' conference in Wellington on September 3 & 4 to celebrate the work of the community in delivering environmental outcomes in the catchment over the past five years.

The two-day program featured a range of local speakers covering the major themes in the Catchment – water, land, community and biodiversity - as well as field trips to showcase projects in action.

To download a range of presentations from the conference, click on the links below.

Welcome and introduction to water

Sam Davis, NSW DPI Fisheries
Creating fish habitat in the Castlereagh River
The value of wetlands in farming systems.

Tim Cox, Ben Chifley Dam Steering Committee
Sediment and nutrient management

 

Introduction to land

Frank McKillop, “Melrose” Nyngan
Waterponding for revegetation and improved biodiversity
 

Matt McKenzie, “Loyola” Coonable
Integrated conservation farming and grazing management in a western landscape
 

Introduction to community

Ken Rogers, Dubbo City Council
Local Government and NRM

Fergus Job, Pip Job, Rob Lee (Chair), Little River Landcare Group
Promoting a healthy, productive and diverse biological and social environment
 

Introduction to biodiversity

Bruce Maynard, “Willydah” Narromine
Integrating biodiversity on farms

Warwick Doulman, Cabonne Council
Willow removal and resnagging
 

Mike Augee, Mount Arthur Trust Reserve
Conservation management of public lands

 

A number of 'cafe sessions' were held during the conference to workshop a number of difference NRM issues. Information coming from these workshops can be downloaded below.

Keys to a true partnerships

 

Detailed notes from the field trip

 

Click here to download the full conference program...

Posted: 2 December 2008