Has been active since early 2004, working towards building the 
                capacity of councils throughout the region in relation to Natural 
                Resource Management. Previously the network was involved in providing 
                assistance and information to councils during the planning process. 
                More recently work has been undertaken to try and improve communication 
                processes and protocols in relation to NRM.
               
                The initiative has been supported through various avenues throughout 
                  this time, with major contributors being the Health & Environmental 
                  Services Regional Organization of Councils (HESROC NQ), and 
                  the Burdekin Dry Tropics Board. Many of these products were 
                  produced through a State Investment Project under the National 
                  Action Plan for Salinity and Water Quality. 
                
                 A more detailed history of the Network can be found here: