ACT Natural Resource Management Council

A partnership between ACT communities and the ACT and Australian Governments

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Council

The Council has six members. They are appointed by the ACT Government for their experience, skills and knowledge in natural resource management.

Dr Sarah Ryan Chair Re-appointed until 31 May 2012

Expertise: Sustainable ecosystems, water, program management.

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Mr Bill McCormick Deputy Chair Re-appointed until 31 May 2012.

Expertise: Environmental Research.

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Mr Peter Davey Member Appointed until 30 June 2010.

Expertise: Natural resource management.

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Dr David Shorthouse Member Appointed until 21 May 2012.

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Ms Kirstin Ross Member Appointed until 30 June 2010.

Expertise: Indigenous community.

» about Kirstin Ross

Council Communiqué

After each meeting the Council reports to the ACT community on its activities and deliberations.

Council last met on 1 June 2010 and some of the issues discussed included:

Welcoming the ACT and Region Catchment and Landcare Association as an observer

ACT Review of Nature Conservation Strategy and Nature Conservation Act 1980

Presentation on Investment Framework for Environmental Resources

NRM Regions Chairs Forum and Knowledge Sharing Conference Darwin April 2010

ACT Environment Grants Assessment Panel arrangements

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Molonglo Catchment Group

The Molonglo Catchment Group works largely in NSW and covers the catchments of the Molonglo and Queanbeyan Rivers, Jerrabomberra Creek and the urban areas of inner Canberra and Queanbeyan.

Ginninderra Catchment Group

The Ginninderra Catchment Group works in the urban areas of Belconnen, West Belconnen, Hall, Gunghalin, and the rural areas and nature reserves of the Ginninderra Creek catchment.

Southern ACT Catchment Group

The Southern ACT Catchment Group operates in the southern areas of the ACT covering Woden, Weston Creek, Tuggeranong, Tharwa, Tidbinbilla and Namadgi national parks, and the rural leases.

Theme by Dr. Radut.