Lachlan Aboriginal Natural Resource Management Group

LANRMG now promotes a three day Natural Resource Management and Aboriginal Cultural Heritage canoe trip along the Lachlan River. Our main target market will be students in the Lachlan Catchment area however we have also extended an invitation to the broader community with the aim of increasing knowledge and bridging the gap of awareness.

Participants will gain an insight into issues affecting both NRM and Cultural Heritage along the Lachlan River. LANRMG will engage the services of landholders, Aboriginal elders and relevant Government Agencies as guest speakers outlining issues including but not limited to european carp, willow infestation, erosion, water quality, exotic plants and weeds as well as management techniques and conservation strategies to address many of these issues.

LANRMG has identified that many people are unaware of the issues along the Lachlan River and the impact these issues have on their lifestyles. The canoe trips will provide an opportunity to participate in hands on activities to gain a firsthand understanding of environmental impacts on the river and effect this has on the flora and fauna of the river and riparian zone. This tour will also demonstrate the river systems high cultural significance to Aboriginal people and other land holders giving the participants an understanding of the Aboriginal elders, natural resource workers and land managers.

Participants will engage in rehabilitation on environmentally degraded Aboriginal land along the river to gain an active knowledge of the impact of such practices.

Scheduled dates are from September 2009 through to April 2010. We have targeted groups of 30 people in order for the tour to run at full capacity however we will take bookings of less and group other bookings together. Alternatively if an organisation is interested in having a tour tailored to address specific numbers or educational outcomes we are also able to accommodate them.

Increase the capacity to engage cultural heritage and environment protection
Increase awareness of NRM and Cultural Heritage issues as well as related management strategies
Engage Aboriginal communities, landholders, and local communities in active NRM and Cultural Heritage projects
Increase understanding among Aboriginal and non Aboriginal youth regarding the importance and significance of the Lachlan River
Increase motivation to participate in NRM activities
Improvements to Aboriginal land areas

Establishment/enhancement of relationships with Government, Non-Government, and landholders to increase awareness and understanding of each partners role in NR and CH Management
Increased awareness and understanding of NR and CH issues and management strategies by participants and partners
Monitoring of rehabilitated areas over a long term period through surveys to judge success of rehabilitation exercises
Pest and weed removal
Re-establishment of local country connection providing motivation to care for country
Establishment of two way exchange of learning with teacher incorporating Aboriginal knowledge into curriculum