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Council Members

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- Reappointed until 30 June 2013.


Expertise: Natural resource management.


» about Peter Davey


Dr David Shorthouse Member - Appointed until 21 May 2012.


» about Dr David Shorthouse


Ms Caroline Hughes - Appointed until October 2014


» about Caroline Hughes


Mr Michael Shanahan Member - Appointed until 20 September 2013.


Expertise:  ACT rural lessee


     » about Mr Shanahan



Molonglo Catchment Group

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

Ginninderra Catchment GroupThe 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

Southern ACT Catchment Group The Southern ACT Catchment Group operates in the southern areas of the ACT covering Woden, Weston Creek, Tuggeranong, Tharwa, Tidbinbilla, the Cotter Road, Namadgi National Park and related rural areas.
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