Caring for our Country project
Engaging NSW communities in coastline conservation
The Northern Rivers Catchment Management Authority (NRCMA) is pleased to invite partnerships between coastal community organisations and coastal land managers to submit Expressions of Interest ( EoI) using the attached EoI form, for project funding in the range of $5,000 to $20,000, to deliver works and activities in the Northern Rivers region coastal zone under the Australian Government's Caring for our Country project - "Engaging NSW communities in coastline conservation".
Projects engaging coastal community organisations in on-ground works, knowledge & skills development and capacity building activities that enhance & protect the conservation values of coastal ecosystems and environments (including intertidal zones, beaches, dune systems, headlands, estuaries, islands, reefs and near-shore environments) and which address one or more Caring for our Country Targets - Littoral rainforest, Weeds of National significance (WONS - including bitou bush and lantana), World Heritage Areas and Indigenous partnerships, are invited.
Projects that address other Caring for our Country targets and coastal issues will also be considered.
Full details are available in the Project brief below.
Expressions of Interest, on the following form, will be received up to 4pm Friday 22 January 2010
Further information or assistance with project development and preparation of Expressions of Interest may be obtained throughÂ
Bronwyn Scott, NRCMA Murwillumbah
Ph. 6676 7391
Bronwyn.Scott@cma.nsw.gov.au
or
Julie Ho, NRCMA Kempsey
Ph. 6561 4968
julie.ho@cma.nsw.gov.au