As Landcare celebrates 40 years across the Goulburn Broken catchment, communities are reflecting on a proud legacy of partnership, innovation and enduring environmental achievements.
Goulburn Broken CMA Regional Landcare Coordinator, Karen Brisbane-Bullock, said what began as a grassroots initiative had grown over four decades into a strong community-led movement, helping to restore landscapes, protect biodiversity, improve waterway health and strengthen sustainable farming practices.
“Landcare’s enduring local achievement is the network of skilled and connected communities working together to improve environmental health and the resilience of our regional areas,” Mrs Brisbane-Bullock said.
“Volunteers are at the heart of Landcare. The Goulburn Broken catchment is now home to almost 70 Landcare groups, and many more environment groups, whose members continue to contribute thousands of volunteer hours each year to projects that improve biodiversity, river health and sustainable agriculture.
Recently, more than 70 community members, past and present Landcare volunteers, project partners and supporters attended a celebration to recognise the positive impact Landcare has had across the region during the past four decades.
“As we reflect on the achievements of the past, we can also look forward with optimism. The challenges facing our environment continue to evolve, but so too does the passion, innovation and commitment of our Landcare community,” Mrs Brisbane-Bullock said.
