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After almost three years of community consultation and scientific assessments, including 120 stakeholder and community meetings and over 200 feedback submissions, we’re excited to announce the new water plan for the Mary Basin! Our water planning team has worked closely with communities in the region to ensure we meet local environmental, cultural, agricultural and urban water needs into the future. Some of the key changes include… 🌱 contemporary environmental outcomes to protect the Mary Basin’s significant environmental assets and values 🤝 catering for the water needs of traditional owners, through the identification of 7100 ML of unallocated water Indigenous reserves 📝 changing water entitlements to provide security, equity and certainty for all water users, and to provide more water trading opportunities through the ability to seasonally assign (temporarily trade) water licences. 💧 identifying an additional 390ML of general unallocated water reserve (2,400ML in total) which can be granted for any purpose 💦 reserving 70,485ML of strategic unallocated water for state purposes such as coordinated projects, projects of regional significance or town water supply …plus more. Thank you to everyone who took the time to help us shape the new water plan. We look forward to implementing it to drive new outcomes, strategies and measures to guide future decisions for the Mary Basin. Read more about the new water plan: https://bit.ly/3UDeIye 📷Mary River, Kenilworth

The California Natural Resources Agency #30x30CA Annual Report is here! California has made remarkable strides toward conserving 30% of its lands and coastal waters by 2030. Since April 2022, over one million acres of land have been added to the 30x30 initiative. In the past year alone, approximately 861,000 acres were newly conserved, including vital grasslands, deserts, freshwater areas, and other key habitats. The 30x30 Initiative thrives through the efforts of on-the-ground leaders, including tribal governments, local communities, non-governmental organizations, federal agencies, private landowners, and committed individuals like you. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/g4pZG7zy

💡 Robin Hood Station, near Forsayth, is an early adopter of land condition benchmarking and monitoring. Measuring the influence grazing management strategies have on land condition enables a producer to evaluate the sustainability of their practices. This is ideal for future preparedness to take advantage of the growing interest in beef supply chain sustainability and to maintain land condition for improved productivity. ✅ Read more, including the monitoring methods they're using, in our case study 👉 https://lnkd.in/gBf7J6Zh. This project is funded by Queensland Government’s Natural Resources Recovery Program. NRM Regions Queensland

Supporting farmers in adopting conservation practices often requires innovative funding. Adam Kiel of the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund explains how financial assistance from USDA, EPA, and state agencies helps incentivize water quality improvements, while new creative approaches aim to bridge funding gaps and meet farmers' economic needs. Episode at https://lnkd.in/esuNpFYG The Mississippi By Nature series is supported by the Walton Family Foundation and outfitted by Patagonia. Find the series at https://lnkd.in/e4jineYY

In the next few decades, it is projected that at least one-third of this nation’s agricultural lands (over 300 million acres) will change hands, making them vulnerable to conversion and development. CCALT has joined a nationwide effort to help catalyze land transfer for retiring producers and land access for new producers to keep these private working lands open and agriculturally productive. CCALT is working on developing land succession and land access workshops, as well as informational and outreach materials to engage landowners in succession planning. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g4WuvQfU The Land Transfer Navigators Program, is led in partnership by the American Farmland Trust with support from the National Resources Conservation Service.

Shared water resources -- like rivers, aquifers, and lakes -- are vital for energy, agriculture, and livelihoods across borders. However, their joint protection and management require intentional collaboration. The upcoming webinar on 5th December 2024, Cooperation Arrangements for Transboundary Water Infrastructure Projects, co-organized by the Global Water Partnership Southern Africa and AUDA NEPAD will dive into the heart of transboundary arrangements for regional infrastructure projects, exploring best practices and success stories. From governance frameworks to shared benefits, this session will equip participants with the knowledge to foster cooperation and unlock the potential of shared watercourses. Don't miss out -- register now on the link below:  https://lnkd.in/dmpeYsfn

Discover how Mayan communities in Noh-Bec and Sacbecán are transforming their lives and farming methods with the help of 20 rainwater collection systems. This collaborative project between the State Government and the Japanese Government is a testament to international cooperation for sustainable development. https://lnkd.in/e6s79YY6

Asset managers, institutions, and impact investors thinking about water investing should add Barton Thompson's new book to their reading lists. A good review below to wet your appetite! #water #impactinvesting

Policy and Planning Resources for Town from Maine Farmland Trust helps people supporting local farmland in their own communities make an impact right where they live. More from MFT: "From balanced solar siting policies to comprehensive plans and tax programs, municipalities have an important role to play in protecting farmland from being lost to development, helping farm businesses thrive, and ensuring that local ordinances and planning initiatives respond to the diverse needs and goals of farmers in their communities. How can your community support its local farms?" Check it out: https://lnkd.in/eWE3uJGF

Leading water economist, Professor Quentin Grafton FASSA, has joined forces with traditional owners to voice their fears about the potential risks to treasured Mataranka hot springs in the Northern Territory. The NT government's draft Mataranka Water Allocation Plan proposes to double water extraction from the Tindal Limestone Aquifer, raising concerns for the iconic hot springs. Read the full article to learn more about this critical issue and the ongoing efforts to protect our precious natural resources. 📰 https://lnkd.in/gRHBmwje #ANUExpert #WaterEconomics #NaturalResources