Fresh perspectives join the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board
The Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board has welcomed 2 new members to its board, Karen Eckermann and Kylie Moritz, both bringing diverse experience and a strong commitment to community and environmental stewardship.
Karen Eckermann, an engaged member of the Murray Bridge community, brings extensive local government experience, having served more than a decade as a councillor with the Rural City of Murray Bridge council. Karen has led initiatives in strategic planning and governance and played an important role in community programs such as local tree planting and urban wildlife management.
Kylie Moritz has more than 28 years experience in environmental management across government, private, and not-for-profit sectors. Currently a conservation coordinator with The Nature Conservancy, Kylie has led pioneering projects including South Australia’s first registered blue carbon restoration program. Kylie’s deep connection to the Murraylands and Riverland landscapes and her commitment to nature-based solutions will be a strong asset to the landcape board.
Landscape board Chair Frances Simes said that the appointements reflect the landscape board’s ongoing commitment to inclusive representation and delivering beneficial outcomes for the Murraylands and Riverland.
‘We are delighted to welcome Karen and Kylie as landscape board members. Their breadth of experience, strategic insight, and passion for our region’s landscapes will strengthen our collective efforts to support resilient, productive and healthy environments for communities and future generations’ said Frances.
About the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board
The landscape board provides strategic leadership for the sustainable management of the region’s landscapes, waterways, biodiversity, and pest plants and animals. Using landscape and water levies as well as state and federal funding, the landscape board partners with communities, landholders, government agencies and others to deliver on-ground outcomes that protect and enhance the region’s natural resources.
To learn more about the current landscape board members, go to our board members page.
