The Mallee is recognised nationally and internationally for the uniqueness and diversity of its natural assets, the importance of its dryland and irrigated agricultural industries, and the richness of its cultural heritage.
This 2022–28 Mallee Regional Catchment Strategy (RCS) recognises our region’s long history of caring for these natural, productive and cultural landscapes. By building on our past successes and lessons learnt, it aims to provide a six-year framework for action that supports and focuses the ongoing and coordinated efforts of all regional stakeholders.
To fulfil its purpose, the RCS sets long-term (20-year) and medium-term (6-year) outcomes that we are seeking for our Biodiversity, Waterways, Agricultural Land, Culture and Heritage, and Community assets; the 6-year strategic actions required to achieve these outcomes; the landscapes that our efforts will be focused on; and the collaborative partnerships that will support delivery.
Development of the RCS has been a collaborative process involving government and non-government organisations, Traditional Owners, and the broader community. I wish to thank everyone who provided input and feedback through attending workshops, meetings, and on-Country events; or by making individual submissions on the Draft Strategy.
All sectors of our community including individual land managers, Traditional Owners, industry groups, community groups, and government agencies are fundamental to the success of this Strategy. It will only be through sustained and collaborative efforts that our vision for the region can be realised.
The Mallee has a proud history of identifying and addressing key natural resource management issues through innovative solutions and effective partnerships. This capacity continues to be a vital resource for the region; and one which I believe can be further enhanced through implementation of this Regional Catchment Strategy.
Allison McTaggart
Mallee CMA Board Chair
August 2022
