Two of New South Wales’ 13 regional Catchment Action Plans have been now been upgraded and approved.

 

Central West and Namoi Catchment Management Authorities (CMAs) were the first to upgrade and refine their Catchment Action Plans to take account of environmental, economic and social changes since they were introduced five years ago.

 

The other CMAs will now follow suit and their reviews are expected to be completed early next year.

 

The updated plans will include:

 

  • more focus on areas that need to become more resilient;
  • mapping priorities for investment and action to maintain and improve this resilience; and
  • stronger collaboration with communities and relevant government agencies.