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MOU between Queensland Water and Land Carers and NRM Regions Queensland
NRM Regions Queensland and Queensland Water and Land Carers have signed a memorandum of understanding to formalise principles of cooperation, data sharing and collaboration between the two organisations.

NRM Regions Queensland and Queensland Water and Land Carers have signed a memorandum of understanding to formalise principles of cooperation, data sharing and collaboration between the two organisations.

Established in 2004, Queensland Water and Land Carers is the state’s peak body for natural resource management volunteers consisting of over 400 groups and 30,000 individuals. Established in 2004 QWaLC’s member base includes landcare, coastcare, bushcare, waterwatch, catchment management, friends, progress associations, Environmental Councils and citizen science groups. Landcare, Coastcare, Bushcare, Waterwatch, Catchment Management, Friends, Progress Associations, Environmental Councils, and Citizen Science groups.

The MOU identifies that QWaLC and NRM Regions Queensland operate collectively as part of a regional NRM delivery model having a common interest in creating landscape change to build increased resilience of our natural environment.

This will be assisted by improved coordination at the appropriate scale for the delivery of NRM to ensure the benefits of current investment levels are maximised and grown. Both parties also have a significant role to play in actively influencing State and Federal Government policies and resources that impact the delivery of NRM. Both organisations work with a range of stakeholders such as other peak bodies and utilities to support the delivery of NRM activities.

In order to maximise the positive outcomes for both parties it is vital that the organisations work closely, share
information, and where appropriate, collaborate (defined as joint planning and project delivery) to achieve the most beneficial outcome for Queenslanders communities and the environment.

It is envisaged that the MOU, signed in 2020, will support enhanced communication and partnerships between regional NRM organisations and QWaLC member groups, resulting in more successful NRM outcomes.

It is also envisaged that this MOU will contribute to the expansion and enhancement of NRM resources available from Governments at all levels.

View the MOU here.