A small number of participants including staff from Armidale Regional Council attended the Malpas Catchment Group (MCG) meeting on Wednesday December 8th 2021 at the Guyra Bowling & Recreation Club.
Image - Bron Cameron from 2ROG presenting an outline of the Armidale Regional Council's Catchment Water Quality Strategic Plan process as part of the gathering.
The objective of the evening was to engage Malpas Catchment Group members and seek initial ideas and input towards the preparation of a five-year action plan (2022-2027) for the group.
Speakers and topics discussed included:
- Bill Perrotet, MCG member provided a brief history of the Malpas Catchment Group from a group a member’s perspective.
- Bronwyn Cameron of 2Rog presented an overview of the Armidale Regional Council Catchment Water Quality Strategic Plan
- Pete Fitzgerald provided an overview of his role in facilitating the development of the five-year group action plan including a brief timeline.
Participants undertook a group activity discussing and share thoughts on what the Malpas Catchment Group could do over the next five years under two scenarios:
- No external funds
- Funds not limiting
The list of ideas generated by participants can be viewed here.
Next steps in developing the Malpas Catchment Group 5 year action plan meeting involve:
- Sharing of meeting outcomes including the compiled list of activity ideas with Malpas Catchment Group members
- Seek feedback and additional ideas from interested members of the community
- Hold a second workshop to confirm support for, details of, and finalisation of the plan (exact date to be confirmed)
- Finalised plan in place by 30 June, 2022.
If you would like to provide input in the form of ideas, or suggestions regarding the draft list of activities or next steps in the process, please contact Pete Fitzgerald via the Southern New England Landcare office on 02 6772 9123 or email us here.
