The South West NRM Ltd region covers an area of over 187,000
square kilometres and is home to approximately 10,000 people.
The region covers four catchments, the Bulloo, Warrego, Paroo
and Nebine-Mungallala-Wallam. The Warrego, Paroo and
Nebine-Mungallala-Wallam catchments are part of the Murray Darling
Basin, while the Bulloo River is an internally draining river
system.
The four main shires located in the South West NRM Ltd region
are Murweh, Bulloo, Paroo and Quilpie. Parts of Balonne, Booringa
and Tambo Shires, and to a lesser extent, Waroo and Blackall Shires
are also located inside the boundaries of the South West NRM Ltd
region.