This article describes the TAIERI Trust project's approach to Integrated Catchment Management undertaken in a southern New Zealand watershed. The project received a New Zealand Ministry of Environment Green Ribbon award for its efforts. Environmental management of catchments involves considerable communication with a diverse array of stakeholders--in this case: regulatory bodies, agency resource managers, research scientists, local farmers, other adult residents, and youth. Results from a review of the first three years of the project are presented. Successes and constraints are identified. Lessons learned may be applicable to those interested in communication-based approaches to sustainable development.