Jayme Peltz (Chairperson)

Jayme is a resident of Monash and works for SAMRIC as a GIS Project Officer. He has an interest in wetland and floodplain management, threatened species, pest and weed issues and irrigation management.

Jayme is on the LAP Committee to help with the management of the BBLAP districts own natural resources to achieve long term, sustainable economic, social, cultural and environmental benefits.

Barry Porter (Deputy Chairperson)

Barry Porter resides on a mallee scrub block at Puddletown and is Water Information Officer with the Department for Water. Barry's interests include growing capers, supporting the Farmers Market at Berri, the Riverland Choral Group, fishing, dog agility, photography and organic gardening.

Barry is on the LAP Committee so he can make a difference to local community environmental issues.

Lloyd Wright (Treasurer)

Lloyd resides in the town of Monash and works for Centerlink in Berri. He has a passionate interest in all local environmental matters and enjoys working closely with the community.

Lloyd is on the LAP Committee so he can actively be involved in the decision making process in relation to on-going and future environmental matters directly affecting the local community, and for the improved enjoyment of the community.

Max Kubenk

Max resides in the township of Berri and is Manager of the Berri Caravan Park. His interests are focused on improving the health of the River Murray including being actively involved in the restoration works at Martin Bend wetlands.

Max is on the LAP Committee so he can actively have an input on community environmental matters, including improving the aesthetics of the riverine environment and conserving the local biodiversity for all of the community to enjoy.

Brenton Menzel
Brenton Menzel lives on the outskirts of Glossop and is an irrigation consultant with Think Water Irrigation Services at Renmark. His interests range from fishing, gardening and camping out when he can.

Brenton joined the LAP Committee because he has a strong interest in the regions environment and wanted to be involved in shaping and deciding what type of natural resource management projects are undertaken by the LAP.

Bob Clark
Bob Clark lives in Glossop and teaches agricultural sciences at Glossop High School. Bob's interests are agriculture, organizing and being involved in Barmera sheep dog trials, and various water sport activities.

Bob joined the LAP committee so he could further his knowledge of local natural resource management issues and other local environmental management matters. Being a school teacher Bob is then able to pass this knowledge on to his students while also involving them in practical hands on activities.

Glenys Matthews

Glenys is a teacher at Barmera Primary School with a passion for Environmental Education. She works at educating students to gain insight and awareness into the conservation of the natural world around them and how they can achieve sustainability at school, home and the wider community. She was nominated and selected as the 2010 S.A. Murray-Darling Basin Natural Resource Management Board Environmental Educator of the Year for the Upper Murray region. This is in recognition of her dedication to promoting environmental education, sustainable practices and for providing opportunities for youth voice to be heard.

Lisa resides in Berri and is a Principal Policy Officer with the Department for Water. Within this role she works predominantly in the field of water reform, with a focus on Environmental Water. Her interests include reading, photography, bushwalking, kayaking and fishing.

Lisa joined the LAP committee to get involved in local environmental projects and to keep in touch with local issues.