Estuary
This region stretches from Richmond to the river's mouth at Broken Bay and includes the coastal strip of Pittwater.
The estuary is a major economic and recreational resource for Sydney. It supports NSW's second largest commercial estuarine trawl industry and is home to a major oyster industry. The region also supports considerable agriculture and tourism activities such as recreational boating and fishing. The head of the estuary owes its remarkable beauty to being a drowned river valley. It also has many reserves fringing its waters including Kur-ing-gai Chase, Brisbane Waters, Bouddi, Marramarra, Dharug and Popran National Parks. Mooney Mooney Creek and Mangrove Creek provide significant water supplies to the Central Coast. The CMA's Estuary Investment Program targets the lower estuary, downstream of Wiseman's Ferry. River Health information by subcatchmentCattai Creek SubcatchmentMooney Mooney Creek Subcatchment Cowan Creek / Pittwater Subcatchment Mangrove Creek Subcatchment Hawkesbury River Subcatchment Berowra Creek Subcatchment |
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Funding for local coastal and estuary issues in the Hawkesbury-Nepean - 18 November 2009
The Hawkesbury-Nepean Catchment Management Authority (HNCMA) is offering community groups and local councils grants up to $20,000 to help improve coastal and estuary areas of the catchment, extending from Yarramundi in the Hawkesbury to the beaches of Pittwater. New Aboriginal Advisory Committee appointed for the Hawkesbury-Nepean - 11 November 2009 A new Aboriginal Advisory Committee has been appointed to advise the Hawkesbury-Nepean Catchment Management Authority (HNCMA) on managing natural resources in the catchment. Major gains made in protecting NSW and local natural resources - 2 November 2009 The NSW Catchment Management Authorities (CMAs) have released a report highlighting major gains in repairing and improving the health of the natural landscape across the State after only five years of operation.  View all news
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Wetland Art and Photography Competition 2010 - 3 November 2009 - 4 December 2009
To celebrate World Wetlands Day 2010 on 2nd February, WetlandCare Australia is hosting its 3rd annual Australia-wide art competition, offering categories for children and adults. View all community and landcare events Add your event to the calendar
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