Berri Barmera Local Action Plan

  - Member Profiles
  - Roles and Objectives
  - History of the Committee
  - Minutes of meetings

Page last updated: 24/08/04

Role of the Committee

Responsibilities and initiatives of the committee include:

Identifying and prioritising local environmental issues
Informing the community of the findings and developing a set of solutions through, community consultation
Applying for and managing investment funds to develop, administer and implement the Plan
Monitoring and evaluating the Local Action Plan.

The Berri Barmera LAP provides an opportunity for all residents in the Berri Barmera Local Action Planning region to be involved by either assisting in developing local policy, undertaking on ground actions or developing education material. Whatever avenue you choose, you will be implementing your Local Action Plan and therefore working alongside other local community groups and individuals to help achieve the objectives of the Plan.

The Berri Barmera LAP committee currently has a couple of vacancies. If you are interested in helping the environment and working with your local community, and wish to be involved, contact Paul Stribley.

The Vision of the Committee

To initiate and guide the actions of the

Berri Barmera community
Local, State and Federal Government agencies
Local businesses, and the
Berri Barmera Local Action Planning Committee

in the development, preparation and implementation of a long term strategic Plan with the aim of attracting investment to sustain current and future land use activities and enhance the local natural environment.

The Objectives of the Committee

1. IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE
Ensure long-term sustainable irrigation management along the River Murray.

2. FLOODPLAINS & WETLANDS.
Ensure wetlands and floodplains are largely natural in character and support a healthy diversity of native plant and animal species.

3. WATER QUALITY
Improve water quality so that it can satisfy current and future water supply demands and be compatible with ecological, recreation and resource sustainability values.

4. HABITAT & BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION
Protect and expand native vegetation sites to ensure ongoing species diversity and natural habitats.

5. PLANNING & REPORTING
Ensure all relevant stakeholders have been consulted. Monitor and evaluate the progress of the Local Action Plan and integrate with other planning initiatives