Local Land Services are one of several NSW Government departments/agencies that has contributed to delivering MEMS projects to protect and improve NSW's waterways, coastline and estuaries.
These projects include capacity-building activities and a range of on-ground works including wetland restoration, riparian fencing and replanting, dirt/unsealed road remediation and riverbank protection that will provide natural water quality improvements.
Commencing in 2018, the NSW Government committed over $180 million in new funding to the MEMS in 2022 which will see projects funded until 2028.
Objectives
Support landholders to improve water quality.
Ensure sustainability of aquaculture.
Support landholders to improve and maintain waterways on their property.
Encourage community commitment to waterways.
Case studies
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Repairing riparian zones at Elysium farms
Read about how Local Land Services supported Brett from Elysium farms through the Riparian Restoration Project at Wollongbar.
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The benefits of capturing and reusing greenhouse drain water
Read about how Local Land Services supported landholders to undertake water catchment works.
Funding
Commencing in 2018, the NSW Government committed over $180 million in new funding to the MEMS in 2022 which will see projects funded until 2028.
Related information
To find out if funding for riparian revegetation, improving roads and tracks, riverbank stabilisation or clean coastal catchments is available in your area, please contact your regional contact or email mems@lls.nsw.gov.au.
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