Rivers and waterways are the arteries of our landscape. They bring life to our regions, nourishing ecosystems that in turn provide communities with everything they need to sustain themselves.
We must use a holistic, interconnected, and collaborative approach to protect and enhance our river environment as all life relies on the health of these systems.
RiverConnect aims to foster the community’s love, respect and connection to the river environment through engaging events, collaborative projects and an inspiring education program.
Vision
People, rivers and nature caring for each other.
Purpose
To foster the community’s love, respect and connection to the river environment.
Long-term goals
The vision and purpose of RiverConnect will be achieved by realising long-term goals that increase:
- Care of;
- Access to;
- Awareness of; and
- Participation in; the river environment and our shared cultural heritage.
Strategic direction
Engage the Community
Provide broad ways for the community to enjoy, understand and care for the river environment and its cultural heritage
Inspire the Education Sector
Facilitate opportunities for teachers and students to learn from, and about the river environment and culture.
Improve Health and Wellbeing
Improve the mental and physical state of the community through the enjoyment and connection with the river environment.
Enhance Accessibility and Care of the River Environment
Ensure the river environment can be accessed and enjoyed by us now and by future generations.
Showcase the River Environment
Creatively share the potential of our river environment.
Nurture Partnerships and Good Governance
Support partner efforts and relationships to collectively care for the river environment.
RiverConnect Strategic Plan 2023-2028
The RiverConnect Strategic Plan 2023-2028 refreshes the focus of the program for the next five years of action. This new plan has been developed to reflect the holistic nature of river systems, and the interconnected nature of the community’s relationship with the waterways.
This strategic plan is not a typical organisational plan, as RiverConnect is a network of organisations and individuals rather than being an organisation itself. The plan is not a blueprint with every future action fully detailed, however it offers direction and examples of actions.
The RiverConnect Implementation Advisory Committee are proud to work in partnership to deliver the actions of the RiverConnect Strategic Plan 2023-2028.