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WATER IN THE LANDSCAPE INITATIVE
In Australia, water is managed via complex layers of government policy arrangements and statutory authorities.
The slopes of the Upper Namoi catchment are a significant water source for the Murray Darling system. Changing rainfall, temperatures, agriculture, industry, population and livelihoods, and major policy changes to environmental, water, and agricultural governance, all affect water resources in our region.
In May 2023, after extensive consultation, Tamworth Regional Landcare Association, Tamworth Regional Council, the University of New England formed the Upper Namoi Water in the Landscape Alliance with the aim of addressing concerns that Upper Namoi communities continue to rely on water infrastructure whilst critical groundwater resources are largely ignored.
Since then, the Alliance has grown to 39 members representing primary producers, industry groups, irrigators, business chambers and the
wider community.
The first project to be hosted by the Alliance is the Upper Namoi Water Symposium on Monday March 17, 2025 at the Mercure Tamworth.
WATER SYMPOSIUM
Date: Monday 17 March 2025
Time: 8.30am arrival
Venue: Mercure Hotel
This is an important opportunity for water users across the Upper Namoi to explore the issues and concerns, to explore how different water interests could be affected, and to help design actions that will ensure ongoing water availability and sustainability.
It will allow the views of diverse residential, agricultural, industrial, and ecological water stakeholders to be heard, and taken into account in shaping our future. It will also provide an opportunity for State and Federal Government agencies, extension services, industry bodies and others developing water policy to hear the community perspective on the issues.
Xavier Martin, NSW Farmers is a confirmed speaker along with Dr Sarah Pearson, Chancellor of the University of New England.
The Water Symposium is free to attend with registrations closing on Wednesday 12 March
Register now for attendance:
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If you would like to learn more about WITLY and the purpose of the symposium, please find additional information below.
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