Under the Catchment Management Authorities Act 2003, the NSW Government has established 13 regionally-based Catchment Management Authorities (CMAs) to coordinate natural resource management in each catchment. These statutory bodies are responsible for:
- ensuring decisions made at a catchment level take into account the state-wide standards and targets
- involving local communities in decison-making and making best use of catchment knowledge and information
- ensuring the proper management of natural resources in the social, economic and environmental interests of the State
- providing a framework for financial assistance and incentives to landholders in connection with natural resource management.
Visit the CMAs' web site for more information.
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