GOAL
“The Manning River, its tributaries and the estuary give life to our community connecting the mountains to the sea. Together we manage the catchment holistically and respond to a changing climate - safeguarding environmental, social, cultural and economic values”
ULTIMATE OUTCOMES 50 YEARS
Manning catchment, river, estuary and marine receiving waters are healthy and resilient
The connection between river ecosystem health, a sustainable economy and a healthy community is widely understood, valued and supported
Cohesive NRM management, continuous improvement and partnerships are “business as usual” in the Manning catchment
INTERMEDIATE OUTCOMES 10 YEARS (2030)
Improved land management practices reduce pressures on ecosystem health and resilience
The community adopts sustainable behaviours and best practice for land and water management
CMP is implemented with strong partnerships between responsible agencies
Evidence-based science informs ongoing management of the catchment and estuary
Improved community understanding and commitment to catchment values, function and stewardship. Stewardship program in place
M&E provides feedback and learning
ACTIVITIES
WQ and Ecosystem Health actions Biodiversity actions Land-use Planning actions
Stewardship actions Aboriginal Custodianship actions Economic and Social Values actions
Governance actions
ACTIVITIES
WQ and Ecosystem Health MER
Stakeholder engagement
ECMP Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting (MER)
SHORT-TERM OUTCOMES 5 YEARS (2025)
FOUNDATION ACTIVITIES
Science program
Literature review, gap analysis, Threat and risk assessment Issue analysis
Confirm strategic direction
Stakeholder analysis Engagement Strategy
Establish project team and governance
Figure 14: Program Logic Model
Manning River Estuary and Catchment Management Program (ECMP)
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