About Us

The Lower Murray Darling Catchment Management Authority (LMD CMA) delivers funding from the NSW and Australian Governments, and other sources to help land managers improve and restore the natural resources of the catchment.

The LMD CMA is a statutory organisation established by the NSW Government in 2004. It is overseen by a community–based Board.

The Lower Murray Darling Catchment Action Plan (CAP) is being developed based on the previous catchment Blue print gazetted in 2001 and in consultation with Local Government, industry and the catchment communities.

The CAP uses a targeted approach to managing natural resource management issues – regional outcomes, riverine health, salinity, vegetation and soils. The use of targets allows specific actions to be funded and undertaken. A comprehensive monitoring and auditing program measures progress toward achievement of the targets.

Three key areas of operation

  1. The engagement of the community in the development of the CAP.
  2. Developing strategic partnerships in the development, funding and delivery of projects to deliver the CAP.
  3. Delivery of PVP and consent services in relation to native vegetation.

Vision

“Working together for a healthy and productive catchment”