SEQ Catchments recognises the need to work together with local communities in order to protect and restore South East Queensland’s natural environment. We value these partnerships and community involvement is a key component of many of our activities.

At a strategic level, our organisation has strong community representation through the SEQ Catchments’ Members Association (SEQCMA).

Our work on the ground is delivered through Community Partnership Managers (CPMs) who live and work in the communities to design and deliver projects that contribute to improving South East Queensland’s natural resource assets. They develop strong partnerships and linkages with both public and private landowners, traditional owners, community groups and a range of partner organisations.

Examples of activities that assist in the delivery of this programme include:

• free Property Management Planning (PMP) sessions for landholders;
• free workshops for landholders and community groups on a wide range of natural resource management (NRM) issues;
• staff attendance at community group meetings to provide linkages, advice and support;
• investment in community based NRM events;
• sourcing funding for community partnership projects from the corporate and government sectors;
• advising community NRM groups in the design and delivery of projects;
• providing input into planning processes and strategies; and
• facilitating indigenous engagement in NRM planning and delivery.

Community Groups SEQ Catchments believes that a natural resource sector with strong community involvement is essential to the achievement of the NRM Plan targets. As such it invests significantly in educational and awareness raising outcomes, staff, and projects which work collaboratively with local groups wherever feasible and practical. Read more…	Land Owners The majority of the natural resources that are the focus of targets in the SEQ NRM Plan are on private land. Active support of land managers and recognition of their investment in time and resources to protect and restore these natural assets is therefore critical for the successful achievement of targets. Read more…
Traditional Owners SEQ Catchments recognises and values that Traditional Owners and Indigenous people have a unique understanding of the ecosystem services provided by the land and seascapes of their region. SEQ Catchments believes that this understanding can add value to natural resource management (NRM) planning and project implementation. Read more…