June 5, 2014 6:08 am

Wolston and Centenary Catchments Inc (WaCC) is a community-based not for profit organisation working with the community to protect and enhance the natural environment within and around Wolston and Centenary Catchments.

As a lead community organisation for local conservation initiatives, WaCC works closely with partners and volunteers in projects such as creek restoration, biodiversity surveys and nature appreciation. WaCC also offers capacity-building opportunities for members and volunteers.

WaCC Annual Report FY2012-13

WaCC Constitution

A healthy creek in Wolston Catchment

Healthy creeks like this one in Wolston Catchment are important habitats of platypus in Brisbane.

Our Vision: Our Catchment… Our Community… Our Commitment

A catchment that is ecologically balanced and valued by its community

Our Mission

To protect and enhance the natural environment and resources within and around Wolston and Centenary Catchments.

Our Objectives

  • Foster collaborative partnerships with all levels of government, community and industry to achieve outcome-based results.

  • Advocate sustainable land-use and conservation practices needed in the catchment, recognising the interactions between land, waterways, vegetation, wildlife and recognising the value of biodiversity.

  • Foster cooperation between all members of this community in achieving the mission of the association.

  • Increase awareness, appreciation and care of our natural environment.

  • Engage in projects and initiatives that have sound planning and clear measurable outcomes.

  • Build the capacity of WaCC and the community.

  • Seek and maintain diverse funding sources.

  • Our Core Values

    Stewardship

  • We are committed to protecting and enhancing our natural environment.

  • We believe in taking care of our natural resources for the benefit of future generations.

  • We encourage responsible environmental behaviour through community education and engagement.

  • Integrity

  • We are committed to professional governance and regular review of our practices for accountability, effectiveness and relevance.

  • We use the best available conservation science and environmental management practices to set priorities, make decisions and take actions.

  • We practice fair and objective decision-making.

  • Sustainability

  • We conduct our work in an environmentally and socially sensitive manner.

  • We value collaborative partnerships and volunteerism.

  • We maintain a supportive environment through teamwork, good leadership, and a sense of fulfillment, fun and humour.

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