CCMA survey landholders

The authority has posted 2,000 surveys to randomly selected landholders. The questions are on topics such as land use, farm practices, soil and waterway health, and preferred methods of receiving information and funding.

CCMA chief executive officer John Riddiford said the information from the surveys would help inform the future plans, including their 2020-2026 Regional Catchment Strategy.

“This survey is an opportunity for the CMA to hear the social, economic and environmental issues that matter most to landholders.

“We encourage all landholders who receive a survey to fill it in and return it. All responses are anonymous and will remain completely confidential, and most importantly your feedback will drive planning and investment in natural resource management across the Corangamite region.”

Charles Sturt University’s Professor Allan Curtis has been hired to conduct the survey, with results set to be made available in 2020.

The CCMA also had some turnover in their board members last month, with Alice Knight being announced as the authority’s new chair.