FUNDING: Caring for our Country Community Coastcare 2008-09 projects announced

The Australian Government has approved a total of over $22.5 million for activities under Caring for our Country Community Coastcare 2008-09. Proposals for funding had been sought against two of the six national priority areas, and particularly for activities that would be:

• protecting and rehabilitating Coastal environments and critical aquatic habitats; and
• enhancing community skills, knowledge and engagement with Indigenous Australians, volunteers and coastal communities.