Margaret River Wine Association

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The Margaret River Wine Industry Association is the voice of the Margaret River wine region, representing grape growers, wine producers and commercial interests of the wine industry.

The Association will continue to strive to represent the best interests of its members by promoting the Margaret River wine region as a region of distinction.

It is responsible for

Representing members of the wine industry at all levels of industry, corporate organisations and government
Promoting industry development through research, education and training opportunities
Encouraging and promoting excellence in the growing of grapes and wine production
Creating opportunities for members to market and promote their product

Some of the initiatives of the MRWIA over the past year include

Created a Technical & Environment Committee with a specific focus on Margaret River to develop best sustainable practice
Created a Planning Committee to work closely with the Shires of Augusta-Margaret River and Busselton
Monitoring issues and preparing industry statements, such as one of the Yarragadee
Commenced negotiations with CALM to try and avoid smaoke taint issues
Strengthing ties with Curtin University of Technologyto gain assistance on research projects, such as Wine Watch which looks at the treatment of winery waste water
Significantly advanced surface water resource security in conjunction with the Whicher Water Resource Management Committee
Work closely with the OSH Focus Group to advance occupational health and safety
Created the Margaret River Precinct at Wine Australia International 2006 in Sydney, with opportunities for all sized wineries to participate
Hosted the 2006 Landmark Wine Industry Field Day
Developing closer ties with Department of Agriculture & Food, Tourism WA, Australia's South West, local tourism association and other agencies to facilitate international trade and media