Western Sydney
This region reflects the diversity of the Hawkesbury Nepean catchment with its variety of landscapes and landuses.
The Western Sydney region includes the western portion of the Cumberland Plain (which includes 13 endangered ecological vegetation communities) and takes in South Creek as it traverses 8 local government areas of western Sydney. The escarpment above Wollongong forms a southern boundary to the region. Here the catchments for Avon, Cordeaux, Cataract and Nepean dams are protected. World Heritage Areas are part of the region in the lower portion of the Blue Mountains around Glenbrook and Blaxland. Many areas of this region were settled early in European history, establishing both farming land and important towns. Today, it is the fastest growing region of the Hawkesbury Nepean catchment as it provides homes to Sydney's expanding population. River Health information by subcatchmentSouth Creek SubcatchmentLittle River subcatchment Bargo River Subcatchment Upper Nepean River Subcatchment Nepean River Subcatchment Werriberri Creek Subcatchment Erskine/Sassafras Creek Subcatchment |
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Northwest Cumberland Carers newslettersJanuary 2009 (350 kb pdf) June 2008 (491 kb pdf) March 2008 (503 kb pdf) September 2007 (434 kb pdf) June 2007 (444 kb pdf) February 2007 (382 kb pdf) 
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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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