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Lower Murrumbidgee Area Network

The Lower Murrumbidgee Catchment Landcare Network includes Landcare groups and other interested people in the Coleambally Irrigation Area & Districts and the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area & Districts, including the towns of Griffith, Leeton and Coleambally and Darlington Point.

The Lower Murrumbidgee Catchment Landcare Network meets on a ‘needs’ basis. Member Groups meet more regularly to discuss current projects and other activities.

A quarterly Landcare newsletter provides information and updates about group projects, upcoming events, funding opportunities, general information and field days. 

 

Objectives

To promote a positive Landcare perspective in the Lower Murrumbidgee community.

Working together to ensure the sustainability of the Lower Murrumbidgee Catchment through:

* Education
* Seeking out funding opportunities
* Offering encouragement and practical advice
* Seeking publicity to promote Landcare ideas

 

Natural Resource Issues

Natural resource issues impacting on the lower Murrumbidgee catchment include: 

* Decline and fragmentation of native vegetation
* High water tables and irrigation salinity
* Weeds such as Prickly Pear and Boxthorn
* Urban expansion

 

Addressing Natural Resource Management

The Lower Murrumbidgee Catchment Landcare Network is helping to address the sustainable managment of natural resource  through:

* Developing partnerships with Murrumbidgee Irrigation’s, EnviroWise and Coleambally Irrigation Cooperative Limited to carry out cooperative activities and on ground projects

* Seeking other funding opportunities to undertake on ground works

* Developing the skills and knowledge of landholders
"A healthy & productive Murrumbidgee catchment & its communities working together - Yindyamarra"