History
The National Action Plan for Salinity and Water Quality (NAPSWQ) and the Natural Heritage Trust Extension (NHT2) were natural resource management programs established by the Australian Government, in partnership with State Governments, to address the declining condition of natural resources in Australia. While the long term objectives of these programs were to halt and reverse the decline in the condition of the natural resource base, it is also recognised that the long term success of NRM activities depends on the successful involvement of all sectors of the community.
The election of the Rudd Government has seen a move to a Caring for our Country program. It is a commitment of $2.25 billion in funding over the first five years commencing 1 July 2008.
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