From the Chair
Stephen Frost, Narrikup businessman and WICC Chairman
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Hi everyone. Welcome to the 2010
WICC Newsletter. As chair person this
is a new role for me and I hope I can
give justice to such an important
organisation.
I have been farming in the West
Narrikup area since 1979 and been involved
in conservation activities on our
own farm. I was also one of the founding
members of the Hay River LCDC.
I am pleased to announce that I will be
representing WICC at Parliament
House, Canberra on the 24th of June for
the presentation of the National Landcare
Awards as WICC is a finalist in the
Community Group Category. This
recognition of our success through the
NRM Awards is a reflection of the
dedication of the NRM Officers Lynn
and Elissa. Lynn has been with the
organisation for over 6.5 years and has
been significant in attaining funding for
on the ground for NRM projects. These
p r o j e c t s
include the
protection of
our natural
heritage and
environment
(something
for our kids
to appreciate)
by:
fencing off bush, wildlife corridors, and
tree plantings and by the establishment
of perennial pastures to help prevent
nutrient runoff and improve farming
viability.
Another important aspect of WICC is the
many hours put in by the volunteer committee
members who make this type of
organisation the most cost effective
vehicle for getting real money on the
ground for our environment. WICC
needs the continued support of both
individuals and local business to
continue the on ground work.
| Toshiba Community Group Landcare Award
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Earlier in the year WICC was
announced as winner of the State
Toshiba Community Group Landcare
Award at the State NRM Conference
held in Geraldton.
The Toshiba Community Group
Award recognizes WICC as the outstanding
community group in WA that
has adopted sound land management
practices on public and private land
and is working towards sustainable
land use and enhancing or protecting
an area on behalf of the community.
WICC Deputy Chairperson, Arthur
Patterson, commented that, "While
we never expect recognition for the
work that we carry out in our catchment
it gives us a warm feeling to
find that our efforts are appreciated
by the wider community. Our
success in this case can be attributed
to the dedication of our staff
and the great rapport that they
have with the rural community.
This, combined with the willingness
of our landholders to invest
their own resources in a range of
activities directed towards 'making
a difference' and improving the
environment for current and future
generations, has led to some
remarkable achievements."
By winning the State 'Toshiba Community
Group Award' category
WICC is now a finalist in the
National Landcare Awards to be
announced in Canberra on the 24th
June of this year. WICC will be
competing against the winners
from the other states for the honor
of being the best Community
Group in Australia for 2009.
Voting for the National Landcare
Awards is open till 12am EST
Wednesday, 23rd June 2010. Go on
line to cast your vote for WICC at
www.landcareonline.com.au and
you can also leave a message of
support.
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