The Upper Murrumbidgee Catchment Network (UMCN) is a cross-border, community-based network made up of individuals and representatives from agencies and groups that are responsible for natural resource management (NRM) in the upper Murrumbidgee catchment. The catchment is comprised of the area upstream of the Burrinjuck Dam taking in parts of NSW (Yass Valley, Queanbeyan-Palerang and Snowy Monaro Council areas) and the Australian Capital Territory. UMCN provides an opportunity to network, share ideas, and collaborate on NRM issues and activities, primarily through regular general meetings. It also facilitates the two-way exchange of information between its members and the ACT and Region Catchment Management Coordination Group, a body who are committed to improving governance of catchment management within the region. UMCN recognises the complexity of government jurisdictions across the region and provides a neutral setting for achieving shared objectives. We also recognise the diversity of individuals for whom it provides networking opportunities, including landholders, community volunteers, academics, industry, government, and NGO employees. UMCN aims to be an effective network for the many NRM voices across the region. It is not the role of UMCN to be representative of all NRM voices in the region for all issues, at all times.