SEQ Catchments Member’s Association Inc formed
An integrated voice for NRM – SEQ Catchments Members Association formed.
After seven years of operation providing input to the operations of SEQ Catchments, community boards SEQ Western Catchments Group (SEQWCG) and Natural Resource Management SEQ (NRMSEQ), have merged.
Operating as SEQ Catchments Members Association Inc, the new entity will provide advice to SEQ Catchments on management planning, content and prioritisation of activity and funding of projects in the region to meet plan outcomes.
The Association will also provide policy advice on strategic NRM issues, harness local community involvement and support for implementing NRM initiatives and activities, and align SEQC’s activities and the community groups’ aspirations.
SEQ Catchments CEO, Simon Warner, said: “The establishment of the Members Association Inc has taken some time, but now provides one integrated voice for the community about environmental and NRM issues.
He added: “The Members Association continues the legacy left by both SEQWCG and NRMSEQ of bringing together people from all sectors of the community to a common purpose – that of providing a sustainable future for our community.”
Membership of SEQCMA is organised into the following sectors:
- Integrated Catchments Management (ICM) and Landcare
- Local Government
- Coastal and Marine
- Environment
- Recreation, Sport and Tourism
- Research and Education
- Rural Industry
- Traditional Owners
- Urban Industry.
Chairman of SEQCMA, Gordon French, said the formation of the Association was a “milestone and testament” to the goodwill of the Members of the former community groups.
Released by:
Anthony Hill