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The Hawkesbury River County Council ( HRCC ) is thrilled to announce a substantial funding boost of
$ 230,000 allocated towards Landcare initiatives . This grant , extended over a four-year period , is made possible through the NSW Government ’ s Landcare Enabling Program and is set to invigorate conservation efforts across the Hawkesbury , The Hills Shire , Penrith , and Blacktown areas .
Landcare , a collaborative endeavor focused on sustainable land management and environmental restoration , unites local communities with a shared goal of nurturing their environment . Clr . Jerome Cox , Chair of HRCC , expresses enthusiasm : “ HRCC , operating under a county council model , is strategically positioned to facilitate Landcare initiatives across our region . Establishing partnerships with local landholders is pivotal in advancing our collective mission of enhancing land management practices .”
Clr . Cox further adds , “ Demonstrating
our steadfast commitment to Landcare , HRCC has allocated additional funding to facilitate the employment of a full-time position dedicated to this cause .”
While Landcare activities in the Hawkesbury region date back to the 1980s , HRCC has been at the forefront of coordinating efforts since 2016 . Chris Dewhurst , General Manager of HRCC , notes , “ The burgeoning interest in Landcare within our community over recent years is remarkable , and we are delighted to secure this continued funding to sustain our momentum . Anticipate significant progress over the next four years .”
Central to the funding allocation is the appointment of a Local Landcare Coordinator , with Monique Bailey assuming this role six months ago . Despite her early successes , Monique emphasises the importance of community engagement : “ I have exciting plans for Landcare activities tailored for beginners and established Landcarers in the upcoming months . Join our Hawkesbury- Nepean
Landcare community on Facebook / Instagram or reach out via email at landcare @ hrcc . nsw . gov . au to become part of this transformative journey . Your participation will be rewarding for you and invaluable for our environment ”.
For more information about the project or HRCC ’ s services , please contact : gm @ hrcc . nsw . gov . au
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