REGIONAL NRM: "Future of Regional NRM bodies remains uncertain"

Media Release
Senator Rachel Siewert, The Australian Greens
22 October 2008

The Australian Greens said today they remain very concerned about the future of regional Natural Resource Management (NRM) organisations and that of NRM in Australia.

"While the Government has moved to dampen down anger and frustration from regional NRM groups this year by committing to 60% of historic funding and some transmission funding for this financial year, the real impact will be felt next year when funding cuts take effect," said Senator Rachel Siewert...

Read the full media release here.