The $10,000 allocation will be directed to the Western Murray Land Improvement Group (WMLIG) to support their continued involvement and activities within the CRC project.
Through the redirected support, council will seek to leverage WMLIG's active involvement in the One Basin CRC to maintain a level of regional influence in the research activities.
Council is required to give 12-months’ notice before withdrawing the membership from One Basin CRC.
One Basin CRC project connects communities, industry, and researchers to manage climate and water risks in the Murray-Darling Basin.
Murray River is one of only three local government authorities among the almost 100 members, but its participation has been limited due to insufficient staff resources, expertise, and other projects and activities taking priority.
The Western Murray Land Improvement Group (WMLIG) is a not-for-profit organisation and charity based in Barham.
For more than 20 years, it has successfully convened a diverse and widespread community to bring about co-designed and agreed solutions that combine the economic, environmental, social, and cultural needs of the community.
WMLIG operates in the pillars of agricultural research, development and extension, industry diversification, landcare, environmental services, and environmental markets.
Despite significant financial constraints, WMLIG delivers numerous benefits to local and regional communities.
To learn more about WMLIG and its projects, go to www.westernmurraylig.org.
