Dawson Catchment Coordinating Association functions as a hyper-local not-for-profit environmental organisation.
With over 27 years of experience, DCCA partners with land managers and communities across the Dawson Catchment to improve land management practices and strengthen landscape resilience.
The Dawson Catchment
The Dawson Catchment is a sub-catchment within the Fitzroy Basin and Capricornia region, encompassing various local government areas (LGAs), including Banana Shire, Woorabinda Aboriginal Shire Council, and parts of Central Highlands, Western Downs, and Maranoa Regional Councils.
It covers a total land area of 50,687 km2, representing over a quarter of Victoria.
The region experiences a subtropical climate characterised by moist and warm summers and dry winters.
The average annual rainfall is 704 mm (QGSO, 2021). Notably, the Dawson Catchment is prone to frequent extreme weather events such as major and minor floods, storm surges, tropical lows, cyclones, bushfires, heatwaves, and droughts (BoM, 2018).
Who is Dawson Catchment Coordinating Association (DCCA)?
As a conduit for stakeholder networks, DCCA facilitates connections, providing individuals with valuable information, resources, and practical solutions to strengthen capacity and foster grassroots-level connections.
DCCA’s mission is to ensure locally led solutions are readily available and actively employed to monitor and manage enhancements in the country’s productivity, the sustainability of resources, and the resilience of communities.
DCCA is committed to playing a vital role in promoting environmentally responsible practices and fostering a robust network for sustainable development.