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.

» about Dr Sarah Ryan

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

Expertise: Environmental Research.

» about Bill McCormick

Mr Peter Davey Member Appointed until 30 June 2009.

Expertise: Natural resource management.

» about Peter Davey

Dr David Shorthouse Member Appointed until 21 May 2012.

Ms Kirstin Ross Member Appointed until 30 June 2010.

Expertise: Indigenous community.

» about Kirstin Ross

Ms Sherry McArdle English Member Appointed until 21 May 2012

Council Communiqué

After each meeting the Council reports to the ACT community on its activities and deliberations. From its most recent meeting:

Launch of the ACT Natural Resource Management Plan by Simon Corbell MLA, Minister for the Environment

Consideration of mechanisms for increasing investment in natural resource management in the Territory

Review of 2009 achievements, including:
- hosting of the Inaugural Knowledge Roundtable;
- Programs and workshops with the Indigenous community;
- Ongoing dialogue with key Government and community partners; and
- Implementation of a project reporting data base.

revised draft of the Terms of Reference

partnerships to host an Indigenous Cultural Heritage and Natural Resource Management Site Awareness.

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Upcoming events

2010 National Landcare Forum

23 Mar 2010 - 9:00am
National Landcare Awards

24 Jun 2010 - 9:00am

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.