Catchment Management Authorities clip for Gippsland bioregion

Abstract

The dataset was derived by the Bioregional Assessment Programme from the data.vic database. The parent dataset(s) is identified in the Lineage field in this metadata statement. The processes undertaken to produce this derived dataset are described in the History field in this metadata statement.

"This layer represents the Catchment Management Authority boundaries (derived from CALP100). The Catchment Management Authorities (CMAs) were established on 1 July 1997 with the aim of creating a whole of catchment approach to natural resource management in the state. The new CMAs combined the roles of the former, River Management Boards and Catchment and Land Protection Boards, and community based advisory groups such as salinity plan implementation groups and water quality working groups. Port Phillip has also recently become a CMA. 2014 correction on the West Gippsland and East Gippsland CMA border around the Gippsland Lakes"

Purpose

To represent the locations of Catchment Management Authorities (CMAs) areas in Gippsland

Dataset History

Clipped from the Victorian Catchment Management Authority boundaries layer using ArcGIS tools.

Dataset Citation

Bioregional Assessment Programme (XXXX) Catchment Management Authorities clip for Gippsland bioregion. Bioregional Assessment Derived Dataset. Viewed 05 October 2018, http://data.bioregionalassessments.gov.au/dataset/7adbdede-9b14-418c-b04d-9234bacc0761.

Dataset Ancestors

• Derived From Victorian Catchment Management Authority Boundaries