Breede-Olifants Catchment Management Agency

About

The Breede-Gouritz Catchment Management Agency (BGCMA) changed its name to the Breede-Olifants Catchment Management Agency (BOCMA). This change was formalised through an extension of the agency's boundary and area of operation, as detailed in the National Water Act. The mission of the Breede-Olifants Catchment Management Agency is to manage water resources responsibly, through continuous engagement with all stakeholders, and to devolve decision-making to the lowest level for the benefit of all water users in the Breede-Olifants Catchment, including the environment. The Agency's strategic priorities are to: ensure quality water for all people and the environment; address water allocation reform; ensure good administration of registration and licensing; inspire change in attitudes towards the environment; and promote economic growth in a sustainable way. These priorities are carried out in order to: address the developmental needs of the people and contribute to the eradication of poverty; ensure fair, equitable and well-controlled water allocation, while maintaining the integrity of the natural resource; manage the ecosystem in a sustainable manner; and allow all stakeholders a voice in how it manages our water resources.