ACT government axes three catchment groups supporting 110 volunteer teams
Three catchment groups lost government contracts after a tender process. This disrupted support for 110-plus small volunteer environmental groups across the ACT.
The ACT government increased funding for community environmental programs. Instead of funding three catchment groups, it held a tender process.
The Ginninderra, Southern ACT and Molonglo catchment groups lost their contracts. More than 110 small park and reserve volunteer groups now face disruption.
Volunteers say the old system worked well. The tender process wasted resources, they say.
The government says funding has increased. The new provider Landcare ACT will give the same level of services.
Volunteers worry about losing local knowledge. They also worry about losing the community-led model.
This model made the work succeed.
- More than 110 small groups
- Volunteer groups affected
- Landcare ACT
- New provider
Why it mattersA volunteer coordination system is being replaced. It worked well and was cost-effective. This puts conservation work at risk. Environmental protection is going through a crucial transition.
AustraliaEnvironmental volunteer efforts in the ACT will be disrupted as 110-plus groups lose the local support groups that coordinated their work.
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