Nature. People. Place.
Ecology.
Natural Capital.
Strategy.
Stewardship.
Connecting science, people and place to create meaningful outcomes for nature.
At Saltwater Commons, we believe that healthy landscapes, thriving communities and resilient economies are deeply interconnected.
Through trusted science, strategic thinking and collaboration, we help clients better understand environmental condition, inform decision-making and navigate complex environmental challenges.
Just as rivers flow to the sea, every decision we make influences the broader systems of which we are a part. Nature does not recognise the boundaries between land and water, environment and economy, people and place. Lasting outcomes emerge when these connections are understood, respected and nurtured.
Because caring for the places we depend upon is a shared responsibility.
Our services.
Turning ideas into practical, place-based projects or programs through strategy, partnership development and implementation planning.
Project & program scoping and design
Partnership and stakeholder engagement
Implementation planning
Funding and investment readiness
Governance and delivery frameworks
Monitoring, evaluation and adaptive management
Strategy & project development.
Environmental
accounting & natural capital.
Understand, measure and communicate environmental condition and value to support better decision-making. We work with landholders, organisations and communities to develop robust environmental accounts, natural capital assessments and monitoring frameworks.
Accounting for Nature® Environmental Accounts
Natural capital plans & assessments
Environmental condition monitoring
Nature-positive & market readiness
Reporting & disclosure support
Ecology & place-based stewardship.
Applying ecological science to support the management and stewardship of landscapes, catchments and marine environments.
Ecological assessments
Landscape, catchment and marine stewardship
Natural and cultural values assessment
Restoration & management planning
Traditional Owner partnerships & engagement
Strong environmental outcomes rely on people, partnerships and shared understanding. We design and deliver engaging workshops, training programs and stakeholder processes that build capability, strengthen relationships and support collective action.
Workshop design and facilitation
Training programs
Stakeholder & community engagement
Knowledge sharing & capacity building
Collaborative planning & co-design