Department of Environment and Conservation
DECC is committed to supporting quality research in partnership with schools and universities. In 2005-6 Max Beukers worked with Bournda EEC on an ASISTM project. Evaluations showed that students enjoyed his positive and humorous approach. Max will continue to share his extensive technical expertise in GIS with students and teachers highlighting the use of computer technology in natural resource management.
Contribution of organisation to the project Support with planning of project with focus on GIS/GPS support. Advice on handling of fieldwork data and data analysis. Role model for students as working scientist using GIS and GPS in earth and environmental science applications. Attendance at planning day, school visits, fieldwork days and environmental expo.

Where project activities occur on National Parks estate, DECC has waived any fees for students participating in environmental education activities.

Far South Coast Landcare Association
FSCLA has worked with Bournda EEC on a number of innovative projects, where landholders and schools have worked together for positive land management outcomes. Student youth forums resulted in local students attending international conferences in Melbourne and Canberra where they presented information on how they were working to improve their local environment. FSCLA will support the proposed project fieldwork and expo activities.
Contribution of organisation to the project FSCLA Coordinator David Newell will provide expert advice and support on relating fieldwork activities to "hands-on" land management decision made by landholders. Assistance on the fieldwork days and environmental expo day will give the students an opportunity to see the link between practical science and practical land care.

Southern Rivers Catchment Management Authority
 SRCMA strongly supports a range of catchment education initiatives which are being conducted in partnership with Bournda EEC. This has included previous SCIPs projects and Round 1 ASISTM and also a program called "Our Place, Southern Rivers" which Bournda EEC has coordinated, developing a web based education resource with case studies on excellence in local natural resource management projects.
As the peak catchment management body in NSW, CMAs provide a range of NRM expertise relevant to assisting schools in this project.
Contribution of organisation to the project The Southern Rivers CMA has already worked closely with Bournda EEC to establish a working relationship with ANU staff and students. This relationship will be extended with the support of CMA staff working on studies of the Sandy Beach Creek catchment as part of this project. CMA staff can provide expert advice on catchment issues, rapid catchment assessment techniques, use of GIS/GPS and implications of research for catchment management. CMA staff will contribute to cluster planning, fieldwork and environmental expo days as part of this project.

Bega Valley Shire Council
 Derek Van Bracht from BVSC has been working with Bournda EEC on initiating Coastal Catchment Research with ANU. BVSC plays a pivotal role in dealing with landholders and disseminating information about environmental research to the local community. Linking environmental management with important local industries dependent on high quality ecosystem values (aquaculture, tourism) is an ongoing part of Council programs. This program represents a valuable source of data for Council planning and action in local catchments.
Contribution of organisation to the project Provide expert advice on coastal management issues relevant to catchments being studied in this project. Community liaison between teacher associates and property owners. Role model to students of resource manager working in local government. Attendance at cluster planning day, fieldwork days and environmental expo. Support for use of GIS data in Council management processes.