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Subregion · Published September 2025

Mid West (North Midlands) Regional Drought Resilience Plan

Shires of Carnamah, Coorow, Irwin, Mingenew, Morawa, Perenjori and Three Springs

Our vision

“A North Midlands region that is able to prepare for, manage through, and bounce back from dry seasons and drought, such that the individuals, industries, communities, landscapes and ecosystems within the region continue to adapt, innovate and thrive.”

An extension of the Mid West RDRP Program following the 2021-2022 Pilot. The North Midlands subregion combines the coastal Shire of Irwin with the inland Shires of Carnamah, Coorow, Mingenew, Morawa, Perenjori and Three Springs. The Plan establishes a vision and outcomes across five themes, with a comprehensive set of community-identified action ideas, a monitoring and evaluation framework, and an investment framework to guide decision-making.

Led by

Mid West Development Commission

Read the full plan (PDF)

Where things stand

Every one of the 214 action ideas from this plan, in one place

203 Identified

5 Scoping

6 In progress

All types Incremental Transitional Transformational All statuses Identified Scoping In progress

🌾 Agricultural Systems

Resilient Agricultural Systems

People, Finance and Business Soils, Paddocks, Crops, Pastures and Livestock Water, Weather, Environment and Landscapes Knowledge, Networking and Capacity Building Diversity and Innovation

1 of 49 action ideas — tap to view

1.1

Create a Dry Seasons Toolkit (hub) that captures the ways the region already manages seasonal and longer-term…

Create a Dry Seasons Toolkit (hub) that captures the ways the region already manages seasonal and longer-term dry seasons. Link to resources that are relevant to

People, Finance and Business Incremental In progress

🤝 Community & Wellbeing

Resilient Community

Attracting and Retaining People, Business and Groups Growing and Supporting People and Groups Creating a Healthy and Resilient Community Creating a Liveable Region (Growing Events, Sports, Nature and the Arts) Growing Places and Spaces

2 of 40 action ideas — tap to view

2.1

Continue to share the Good News Stories of living and thriving in the North Midlands

Attracting and Retaining People, Business and Groups Incremental In progress

2.2

Identify the benefit, function and fit for a central North Midlands online hub that can act as a one stop…

Identify the benefit, function and fit for a central North Midlands online hub that can act as a one stop shop for the community and industry to create a stronger shared brand and create more opportunity for cross-regional communication. Consider how

to support community wellbeing and attract new community members. Incremental In progress

📈 Economy & Business

Resilient Economy

Identify and Capitalise on Business Growth Opportunities Support Economic Diversification and Business Development Identify and Develop New Industries Identify and Reduce Business Development Constraints Build Business Training, Networking, Support and Leadership Capacity

1 of 46 action ideas — tap to view

3.2

Identify and share quick wins and case studies of businesses in the region adapting to

and managed. Incremental In progress

🌿 Landscape & Environment

Resilient Landscapes

Natural Capital Management (Reporting, Monitoring and Accounting) Reserve Connectivity and Management Restoration and Revegetation Future Farm Practices Community Engagement, Education and Landscape Group Support

2 of 38 action ideas — tap to view

4.14

Continue to support riparian zone restoration programs as part of improving

fragmentation in reserves – connect the corridor dots. Incremental In progress

4.35

Support Aboriginal Ranger programs to continue to build capacity and embed

maintaining landscape and environmental benefits. Incremental In progress

💧 Water Security

Resilient Water Systems

Water Conservation, Harvesting and Efficiency Water Supply, Sources and Security Water Usage, Storage and Security Water Quality, Innovation and Adoption Water Literacy and Leadership

0 of 41 action ideas — tap to view