South West NRM region
2006
Find out about natural resource management projects funded in part by the Queensland Government.
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Featured projects in the South West NRM region.
Million dollar boost to local environment
South West NRM recently committed over one million dollars to community and landholder groups who demonstrated a willingness to go beyond their 'duty of care'...more
Indigenous group leads the way in NRM
South West NRM is leading the way as a regional natural resource management body by effectively engaging Indigenous stakeholders...more.
Primary focus is on natural resources
A partnership between South West NRM, Saint Mary’s Primary School, Charleville State Primary School and environED, has been successful in attracting a Natural Resources, Mines and Water Community Natural Resource Awareness Grant ... more
2007
Landcare groups re-invigorate, re-form and react!
Recent rainfall and a better outlook for the region are encouraging signs for the reinvigoration of the Landcare movement in south-west Queensland... read more
South West leads way to this year's Ekka
South West NRM's Media and Promotions Officer Kyle Muldoon is organising a display for all regional NRM bodies at this year's Ekka in Brisbane. Read more...
'Crack the Cactus' ready to crack
South West NRM Ltd, Murweh Shire and Paroo Shire councils are tackling new cactus threats with the 'Crack the Cactus' initiative ... read more
Gift of the GAB
South West NRM Ltd recently talked about the GAB (Great Artesian Basin) and water conservation to local schools ... read more
Knowledge spread about weed spread
Working together is the key to halting the spread of noogoora burr.
That was the message at South West NRM’s Noogoora Burr Field Day held in Toompine on October 24...more
Envirofund delivers for South West NRM
Almost 1000 projects across Australia have shared in $20 million recently announced by Australian Minister for Fisheries, Forestry and Conservation, Senator Eric Abetz and Assistant Minister for the Environment and Water Resources, John Cobb MP.
Over $471 000 has been allocated to successful Round 9 applicants for projects to be undertaken within the South West NRM Region...more
2008
Frozen bait boost to battle feral beasts
Baiting programs in the Tambo Shire will get a boost with a cool new piece of equipment ... more
Water monitoring lessons well learnt in Eulo
Students from Eulo, Wyandra and Yowah schools recently got together for a practical lesson in water monitoring at the Paroo River near Eulo ... more
SWNRM meeting prepares NRM bodies for future
Improving NRM bodies' engagement of local governments across Queensland was a key point discussed at a meeting held in Charleville recently... more
Road to recovery
Five properties in South West Queensland have put their pastures on the road to recovery...more
Big month for cultural heritage in South West
August was a big month for Cultural Heritage in South West Queensland. Two major events were held...more
Last updated 31 July 2009