Integrated Catchment Management

Integrated Catchment Management (ICM) is a holistic approach to overseeing and caring for a river basin or watershed. It considers all aspects—like water quality, land use, ecosystems, and community needs—treating them as interconnected parts of a whole. The goal is to balance environmental health, economic development, and social well-being by involving various stakeholders such as governments, landowners, scientists, and residents. By working together and managing resources collectively, ICM aims to sustain clean water, healthy ecosystems, and sustainable land use for current and future generations.