Participants in the Carpentaria Ghost Nets Program come from a range of backgrounds and experiences. On-ground clean ups are responsibility of Indigenous ranger and community groups who are working together to rid their beaches of nets. These communities are represented on the Steering Committee along with a number of other non-government organisations. Government agencies also participate in Steering Committee meetings in an advisory role.
Indigenous Participating Communities
'Community Rangers play a vital role in land and sea management. They are its linchpin and its inspiration. They are a group of highly committed and energetic individuals who have committed their life and soul to the caring of their Country.' Richard Barclay, Senior Ranger, The Nanum Wungthim Land and Sea Management Centre, Queensland.
Non-government organisations (NGOs) are instrumental partners in the Carpentaria Ghost Nets Program. NGOs provide a range of expertise and in-kind support and services to ranger groups and communities to enhance the cultural and environmental value of the program. NGOs are collaborative partners and valued members of the Ghost Nets Steering Committee.
The Carpentaria Ghost Nets Program works collaboratively with Government agencies from Queensland, Northern Territory and the Australian Government Department of the Environment and Heritage. Government organisations provide core funding for the Program and advice on the development and implementation of Program activities.
Sponsors involved in the Carpentaria Ghost Nets Program provide the funding which created the Program as well as supporting the day to day work of ranger groups and Program staff.
