Murray-Darling Basin Commission: a case study in integrated catchment management

摘要: This paper describes the Australian Murray-Darling basin experience in integrated catchment management, what has been achieved and remains to be done. The water is shared by three states, but falls under jurisdiction of four governments, that Commonwealth as well State governments. critical development recent years at political bureaucratic level was establishment a three-tier management structure allows common interests developed, discussed, resolved implemented. Two main problems had before significant co-operative action could take place, namely issues sharing between states costs associated with Murray River salinity. A framework Salinity Drainage Strategy developed address this, described. also Natural Resources Management Strategy, cornerstone efforts sustain natural resources basin. strategy emphasises community participation empowerment. identified, strategic aims these role are detailed.