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CCSA response to SA MDB NRM Board Draft Investment Plan 2010/11-2012/13.

The NRM Act (2004) requires NRM Boards to annually review the Business plan for the next 3 years. This is a response to this review.

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The Federal Government has developed a Carbon Farming Initiative which will allow farmers, forest growers and landholders access to domestic voluntary and international carbon markets. This is the first time, a Federal Government will help facilitate the sale of carbon credits on domestic and international markets.

The consultation paper (PDF 902 KB) | (Word 1.26 MB) is the first step in a dialogue with stakeholders about the Carbon Farming Initiative. It describes and seeks stakeholder feedback on a range of options in relation to the design of the scheme.

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CCSA response to AMLR NRM Board Draft Investment Plan 2010/11-2012/13.

The NRM Act (2004) requires NRM Boards to annually review the Business plan for the next 3 years. This is a response to this review.

Key comments : communication, partnerships, meaningful consultation.

Conservation SA Response to the Australian Framework for Landcare Discussion Paper

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Submissions on the Guide to the Basin Plan will be accepted by the Murray Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) up until 17 December. Submissions made by this date will inform the Draft Basin Plan which will be released in the first half of 2011. If submissions are received after 17 December they will inform drafting of the Final Basin Plan.

Conservation SA Guide to the Basin Plan response.

If you would like to discuss any issues we have raised in our submission please call our office on 08-8223-5155.

This submission provides comments within the scope of the Amendment Bill as well asadditional comments on issues Conservation SA would like to see addressed in futureNRM Act reform and review processes.

Conservation SA is generally supportive of amendments that reduce the administrativeburden on NRM Boards, so long as these do not compromise the capacity forcommunity engagement and consultation or environmental outcomes. ConservationSA is very supportive of amendments that improve the ability of regional bodies toimplement the NRM Act and that help clarify the legislation.

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Conservation SA response to EP NRM Board Draft Investment Plan 2010/11-2012/13.

The NRM Act (2004) requires NRM Boards to annually review the Business plan for the next 3 years. This is a response to this review.

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Conservation SA response to N&Y NRM Board Draft Investment Plan 2010/11-2012/13.

The NRM Act (2004) requires NRM Boards to annually review the Business plan for the next 3 years. This is a response to this review.

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The inaugural Plan was launched in March, 2004, it was updated in 2006 and the Government of South Australia has just completed its formal consultations on the development of the next Strategic Plan.

Conservation SA contributed in a number of ways, including; Providing our top five issues as conversation starters at community consultationsParticipating at (public and alliance/peak body) workshopsProviding a submission for the second round of SASP consultations (closed Wednesday 8 December 2010)

We are also anticipating that we will have further opportunities to discuss the next SASP before a final version is released. If you would like to discuss this with us further or want to provide us with your thoughts on the next SASP please email general@conservationsa.org.au

Conservation SA has considered the Water Industry Act discussion paper and has provided general comments on the following major areas of concern:

-          issues relating to consultation on these water management reforms

-          issues regarding the fragmented approach to water management in South Australia and

-          issues regarding the overarching philosophy of economic regulation.

A number of specific comments on various issues raised in the document have also been made.Conservation SA submission on the Water Industry Act discussion paper

 

Conservation SA provides comments on the Sustainable Diversion Limits issue paper put out by the Murray Darling Basin Authority. Current expectations are that the final Basin plan will be released in June 2010.Submission on the Sustainable Diversion Limits issue paper

This framework will be a guiding document for how the whole South Australian community prepares and adapts to inevitable climate change. Latest climate change projections indicate the level of change will be quite significant. In this submission, amongst other things we argue that the Government needs to be upfront and realistic about this to walk its own talk and allow the community to understand exactly what action will be needed.
Conservation SA response to the Draft MERI Strategy for Caring for our Country. 151 kb

Submission in response to :

Environmental Flows for the River Murray

South Australia’s framework for collective action to restore river health

2005 – 2010

DRAFT for Consultation – October 2004

December 2004

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