All levels of government are important partners in NRM in the region. The region covers 12 local government areas, including Townsville, Burdekin, Charters Towers and Palm Island, significant parts of Whitsunday, Isaac and Barcaldine and small sections of the Tablelands, Etheridge, Flinders, Hinchinbrook and Mackay (see Figure 2). Local government is actively involved in NRM, including through statutory town planning, strategic environmental … Continue reading Government