What does BICM mean in MANAGEMENT

BICM stands for Bayswater Integrated Catchment Management. It is a program that helps to preserve and protect catchment areas across the state of Western Australia by providing funding and support to local communities and organizations.

Through its funding and support, BICM helps increase public awareness about conserving the environment surrounding these important areas as well as helping local authorities take initiatives that reduce impact on these delicate ecosystems. They also provide resources to individuals, businesses, and organisations working towards preserving their local ecosystems.

The specific activities funded by BICM vary depending on the needs of each area but mainly include ecological restoration projects, outdoor recreation programs, waste management schemes, water sensitive urban design plans, enhancement works for threatened species habitats, as well as others.

Any individuals or organisations involved in protecting and enhancing their local environment can benefit from BICM's funding and resources. Additionally, all citizens throughout Western Australia benefit from the improved environments created or maintained through this program.

There have been many successful projects undertaken with the help of funds provided by BICM such as the Blackwood River Restoration Project in 2017 which aimed at restoring waterside vegetation along over 20km of riverbanks in addition to creating pathways for both walkers and cyclists; Rockingham Lakes District Reserve Sub-Catchment Rehabilitation carried out in 2018 which focused on reducing erosion creating a more sustainable location; Garden Island Restoration Plan implemented in 2019 which focused on removing litter from beaches while also improving water quality; And finally Pibbinup Wetlands Enhancement Scheme implemented in 2020 which worked towards improving wetland habitat conditions in order to create better living spaces for native species such as amphibious invertebrates.