The Avon Catchment Council (ACC) is the principal natural resource management body in the Avon River Basin. It is a formal regional partnership between the community, Government and industry and exists to provide leadership and direction for sustainable natural resource management within the Avon River Basin.

The ACC is a non-government organisation, primarily responsible for delivering funding from the State and Federal Government through the Natural Heritage Trust and National Action Plan for Salinity and Water Quality, to the region, to enable natural resource management projects and activities to occur within the Avon River Basin.

The Avon River Basin consists of the Avon, Yilgarn and Lockhart Catchments, and comprises a total area of over 12 000 000 Ha. Agriculture is the main industry within the region, and is a major contributor to Western Australian agricultural production.

The region is also significant for biodiversity and the range of native species unique to the region is noted at an international level. There are many species of native flora and fauna listed on threatened or endangered species lists.

The Vision for the Future

Regional prospects for present and future generations are improved through sustainable use, enhancement and conservation of natural resources.

The Avon Natural Resource Management Strategy has been completed by the Avon Catchment Council and provides a context for investment in the natural resources and infrastructure of the Avon River Basin. The Avon Investment Plan has been written in support of this document and identifies realistic and achievable targets for investment in the 2005/06 financial year, which will significantly contribute to managing resource change within the region.