Macarthur

History:

Originally formed 22 Oct 1975 as Campbelltown group (a subgroup of Central Region). Early figures included Rob Michie, Tom Morand, Mick Clarke, Julie Sheppard and Les Critchley. Became Macarthur Branch circa Oct 1987.

Bioregion(s)

Sydney Basin

Principal waterways

Warragamba, Nepean, Avon, Cordeaux, Cataract and Georges Rivers, O’Hares Creek, Lake Burragorang, Metropolitan catchment reservoirs

Protected areas:

Important reserves include:

Dharawal NP / SCA
Georges River NP
Kemps Creek NR

Bents Basin SCA
Thirlmere Lakes NP
Bargo River SCA

Burragorang SCA
Nattai NP
Yerranderie SCA

Upper Nepean SCA
H’worthy Mil. Res.
Metrop. catchment

NPW RACs:

Blue Mountains

Greater Sydney