2009  Riverland West Local action Planning Association Incorporated will be funded by the SAMDBNRM in 2009-2010  for one staff to deliver the following works:

• To ensure all regional natural resource management organizations assist local communities, including Indigenous, landcare and coastcare groups over the next two years to access knowledge and skills in managing natural resources, including: – providing easily accessible, free information to groups and individuals – providing training opportunities to local groups (45% of funding).
• To increase the recruitment and retention of volunteers in community groups involved in managing natural resources, over the next two years, in particular youth (40% of funding).
• To increase the opportunities for short-term members or visitors to contribute to and partake in the protection and management of natural resources (5% of funding).
• To develop at least 20 Indigenous partnerships over two years that engage Indigenous communities in delivering Caring for our Country (5% of funding).
• To reduce the impact and spread of Weeds of National Significance over the next two years. Priority will be given to collaborative activities that address outliers, containment lines, and strategic management of core infestations where appropriate (5% of funding).