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The NSW Murray Wetlands Working Group
HISTORYThe Working Group was formed in 1992 as an initiative of the Murray and Lower Murray-Darling Catchment Management Committees. These committees recognised the continuing loss and degradation of wetlands in the catchment of the River Murray in NSW and established the working group to develop and implement well researched, technically sound and community endorsed management programs for specific wetlands. The MWWG is an incorporated group. It has its own constitution and develops its own charter of activities. The Group was the winner of the 2007 Thiess National Riverprize, a finalist for the 2002 Thiess National Riverprize and has received four Rivercare 2000 awards. Download a copy of the MWWG’s promotional brochure. (PDF 1.4Mb)
MEMBERSHIPThe NSW Murray Wetlands Working Group's membership is comprised of independent landholders and representatives of community groups, local councils, non-Government and Government agencies. The depth of experience, technical skills and expertise that all members of the Group provide is utilised to guide and manage the Group's activities in consultation with the wider community. EXECUTIVE MEMBERSHoward Jones - Chairman. Howard has chaired the MWWG since mid-1996. His main occupation is as a viticulturist and he has an extensive understanding and knowledge of the irrigation industry. After spending much of his leisure time either on or near the water, Howard has witnessed the degradation of many wetland and floodplain systems. The decline of these ecosystems prompted Howard to become a pro-active community member and take an interest in the future management of wetlands and floodplains. Click here for a Profile on Howard Jones Judy Frankenberg - Vice-Chairperson. Judy is a farmer near Howlong (NSW), and runs a Red Angus beef cattle stud and is an environmental consultant. Employed for several years as a research scientist at the Murray-Darling Freshwater Research Centre, Judy's expertise lies in floodplain and wetland research and management. For 9 years Judy has been a member of the Murray Catchment Management Committee (precursor to the Murray Catchment Management Board), and is Chair of the West Hume Landcare Group - leaving some time for tree planting but none for housework! Click here for a Profile on Judy Frankenberg Ian Davidson - has over 20 years experience as an ecologist and ranger working for both non-Government and Government agencies. He is currently working in the NSW Riverina district leading projects that are focussed on maintaining habitat on farmlands. Click here for a Profile on Ian Davidson Adrian Wells - has a background in horticulture, the media, community development and rural counselling and education. He currently works with the Murray Darling Association. Adrian is a founding member of the National Carp Task Force and is project manager for the Murray Valley Trail. He has served on the Community Advisory Committee of the Murray-Darling Basin Ministerial Council and is a member of the NSW Murray Catchment Management Authority. Click here for a Profile on Adrian Wells Vin Byrnes - is a retired viticulturist. He has been interested and involved in many committees dealing with the better use of water for both irrigation and the environment. Vin has a firm belief that irrigation cannot survive without a healthy River, wetlands, and floodplain. He has been a member of the MWWG since 1995 and is a firm believer in action, not just words. Click here for a Profile on Vin Byrnes Ben Gawne - Ben is currently the Director of the Murray-Darling Freshwater Research Centre managing two laboratories located in Albury and Mildura as well as being a MWWG Executive member. Ben has undertaken a number of research projects on wetland and riverine ecology. He also has a strong commitment to the communication of knowledge to a wide cross section of the community and has made significant contributions to helping the scientific community and general public to better understand our rivers and wetlands. Click here for a Profile on Ben Gawne Roger Good - Has numerous years of experience working in NRM in NSW and is a leading expert in the management of alpine areas. Retired from the public service, Roger is now a visiting Fellow at the National University (Canberra), researching into climate change in the Alps; continues to advise and be involved in the works program of the Alps mire rehabilitation team and lectures in fire science and natural area land management. Roger was one of the founders of the Commonwealth / States Alps National Parks cooperative management agreement and a 6 year member of the Australian Alps Liaison Committee. Other past memberships includes the Murrumbidgee River Management Committee and the Murrumbidgee Wetlands Working Group. Roger is currently a member of the International Mountains Forum, convenor of the Yass River Liaison committee of the Murrumbidgee CMA, and is an Executive Member of the NSW Murray Wetlands Working Group. Click here for a Profile on Roger Good Deborah Nias - is MWWG's Programmes Manager, based in Albury. Deborah has a keen interest in bringing together the community and science into the management of aquatic ecosystems. She holds a PhD in the ecology of floodplain wetlands. Paula D'Santos - is MWWG's Western Project Officer, based in Buronga. Paula is interested in increasing and strengthening the community's understanding and awareness of wetland ecosystems. She completed a BSc(Hons) in stream insect ecology. MEMBERS:
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