This project is a partnership between West Hume Landcare and Murray Local Land Services to protect waterways through changed land management practices which will reduce the impacts of sedimentation. Murray LLS and West Hume Landcare will work with landholders to develop erosion management plans, carry out on ground works and develop skills in prevention and early intervention. Erosion Management Plans will consider land capability, farm management, infrastructure, current management issues and natural assets such as creek lines and remnant vegetation.

The program will run for two and a half years and comprises two stages:

Stage 1 (April - June 2023)

Call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) to participate in the project. ‘First in first served’ approach; the first 15 enquiries will receive a property visit, technical assessment of erosion sites and an erosion management plan tailored for their property.

EOI open 5 April. Last day to submit an EOI is Wednesday 26 April 2023. The final date for submitting an EOI has been extended. Complete the simple online application form via this link.

Stage 2 (July 2023 – May 2025)

Five (5) project participants from Stage 1 will be selected through a competitive prioritisation process via an assessment panel to receive funding for on-ground works to address gully erosion. Works may include earthworks, fencing and revegetation.

Eligibility

Properties must be located within the West Hume Landcare footprint and landowners must be a Local Land Services ratepayer (property size 10 ha or more). View the Program Guidelines for more information and full eligibility requirements.

Enquiries:

Rob Cook, Project Officer Chris Allen, Land Services Officer
West Hume Landcare Local Land Services
E: rob@westhumelandcare.org.au E: chris.j.allen@lls.nsw.gov.au
Ph: 0427 873 604 Ph: 0407 790 115

This program is supported by Murray Local Land Services through funding from the NSW Environmental Trust.