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November 'What's On' newsletter released
The Central West CMA produces a monthly newsletter that informs the Central West Catchment Community about natural resource management issues and events in their area. It also contains a section on funding opportunities that are currently available.
To access the November Newsletter, click here...
Updated: 3 November 2009
Central West CMA Community Newsletter
The Spring issue of the Central West CMA community newsletter is now available, highlighting the latest local NRM news, funding opportunities, events and on-ground case studies. To read the latest issue,
The Orange Aboriginal community recently concluded the NAIDOC (National Aboriginal and Islander Day Observing Committee) Week celebrations with an impressive Awards Night dinner that attracted around 300 guests to the local Ex Services Club.ressive Awards Night dinner that attracted around 300 guests to the local Ex Services Club. NAIDOC Week brings together all community members to celebrate and acknowledge Aboriginal culture, history and achievements. As one of the proud sponsors of NAIDOC Week, the Central West Catchment Management Authority (CMA) was invited to provide the keynote speech and present the three prestigious achievement awards during the evening. To find out more, click here... Updated: 3 November 2009 Over the past five years thirteen CMAs in NSW, together with their local
communities, have made significant achievements in
protecting and improving natural landscapes across the
State. These regional organisations have motivated,
supported and funded local communities to deliver over
13,000 projects, large and small. Against a backdrop of the worst drought in living memory,
the combined positive impact of this work is impressive.
Projects have taken place in virtually every corner of the
State, as communities and individuals have applied local
knowledge, skills and their own resources to improve the
natural environments in which they live. This Five Year Review celebrates the successes of the CMAs and
their communities over the past five years, and showcases
some inspiring tales from the people of NSW who, through
innovation and hard work, have turned significant
government investment into real environmental action. To find out more, access the links below. To read the executive summary, click here... To read the CMA review section, click here... To read case studies, click here... Updated: 3 November 2009 The Central West Catchment Management Authority is seeking to work with all interested
community members to identify the key natural resource assets in the Central West Catchment. We are aiming to review our Catchment Action Plan (CAP) and attract funding to protect and
improve the environmental features that we most value. The first part of this process is to find out about the region’s most valued environmental assets. You are invited to a community meeting to share information about what you value most about
your local environment. To find out more about this process, click here... To find out more about workshops in your region, click here... Updated: 3 November 2009 The Central West has again proven its talent behind the lense, with the announcement of winning entries in the 2009 Central West CMA photo competition. Pic of the Catch was Jim McFerran's photograph 'Fishing at Ophir'. To find out more and see the winning entries, click here... Updated: 3 November 2009 Th Macquarie Blue Paddle-a-thon event forms part of the Macquarie RiverSmart initiative (www.riversmart.org.au), helping people
from the region to gain a better understanding of the river and the roles they can play in its revival. The event is
also about having fun, getting some exercise in the great outdoors and learning to appreciate why healthy rivers
help support healthy communities. The major sponsor of the event is the Central West Catchment Management
Authority. The support of Wellington Council, Dubbo Council and Dubbo Canoe Club is appreciated. The paddle-a-thon is not a race. It’s about appreciating the values of the river in a safe, friendly and relaxing
environment. You will be able to find out things about the river from our paddling experts, be entertained at
night, have your meals prepared for you along the way with a finalé community concert by the river in Dubbo. To find out more, click here... Updated: 3 November 2009 For the third time in a row, the prestigious Murray Darling Association Environment Foundation
Travelling Bursary has been won by a staff member from the Central West CMA. Central West CMA Catchment Officer, Bruce Christie who works from our Mudgee office has
been successful in winning the Travelling Bursary for 2009. Bruce has worked in the field of natural resource management for the past 10 years offering
valuable technical advice, expertise and project support to land managers in the Mudgee
district. To read more, click here... Updated: 21 September 2009 The Enviro-Reader competition was a great success in attracting 107 entries from local primary
school kids that recorded their local stories about their local environment. The Central West CMA organised the competition in
conjunction with Cotton Catchment Communities ( CRC) with the aim of providing an
opportunity for students from grade three to six to research, write and illustrate a story of
their favourite ‘Life underground … Creepy crawlies’. The competition entries from the students were highly creative and attractively illustrated.
The students worked with their teachers during Term 2 to write their stories and create their
supporting illustrations. To read more, click here... Updated: 10 September 2009 The Central West Councils Salinity and Water Quality Alliance are undertaking collaborative projects with the support of the Central West CMA - find out more in this powerpoint presentation. To read more, click here... Updated: 27 August 2009 Further Information: If you would like more information from the Central West CMA
please email:
cw@cma.nsw.gov.auIt's time to reflect and be proud
Celebrating five years of achievements - healthy and resiliant landscapes for NSW
Have your say in identifying local environmental assets
2009 Photocomp winners
Macquarie Blue Paddle-a-thon
Three out of three ain't bad
Enviro-readers competition - winning readers announced today
Salinity and Water Quality Alliance achievements