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Investing in the lifeblood of our region: the Moorabool and Barwon rivers  

The Moorabool and Barwon rivers are vital lifelines for our region's economy, environment, communities, and businesses.

Once thriving, these rivers are now in ecological decline due to over-extraction, climate change, and rapid urban growth. The consequences are far reaching – impacting our drinking water supplies, agricultural productivity, tourism and the wellbeing of communities and ecosystems across the Greater Geelong, Ballarat, and surrounding areas.  

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Your business could be part of a transformative movement to restore these rivers

Are you a local business that wants to make a measurable impact, while aligning with ESG and net zero goals?

The Nature Conservancy Australia, Committee for Geelong, Geelong Chamber of Commerce, Barwon Water and Corangamite CMA have joined forces to unlock environmental market opportunities for the Moorabool and Barwon rivers - offering meaningful opportunities to invest in nature - tailored to local business investors.  

Help us ensure a resilient water future for our region and position your business as a leader in the global supply chain.

We held our first Net Nature Positive Forum in Geelong in August 2025 for local businesses to hear about opportunities to invest in nature in their own backyard. See more about it in this video:

This is a unique opportunity for private investors to partner in a meaningful initiative that delivers a whole range of benefits.

 

Environment

  • ​restore dry season river flows
  • improve ecosystem health and biodiversity
  • enhance climate resilience
  • improve water, air and food quality

Economics

  • environmental markets opportunities
  • reduce water treatment and infrastructure costs
  • strengthen supply chain resilience
  • improve productivity
  • get ahead of an uncertain future

Brand and Leadership

  • position yourself as a nature-positive leader
  • align with net zero and sustainability goals
  • build trust with customers and communities
  • positively engage partners / supply chain

Leverage

  • Get involved in a likeminded community
  • take advantage of all the existing work and momentum
  • improve things today, before they get worse tomorrow

 

Find out more

There are many ways that businesses can invest in and have an impact on nature. Register your interest below, and we will get in contact with you to discuss:

  • How investments in restoration can unlock environmental market opportunities, including carbon and biodiversity credits  
  • How investments in restoration can enhance the brand and market potential of your business 
  • Why river health is central to economic, environmental, and social prosperity 
  • Infrastructure and landscape-scale actions already underway   
  • The risks of inaction and the reputational benefits of acting early  
Register Your Interest Here

Contact Us

Colac Office

64 Dennis Street, Colac VIC 3250
PO Box 159, Colac, VIC 3250
Hours: 8:30am – 5pm, Monday to Friday

T: 1800 002 262
E: info@ccma.vic.gov.au

Geelong office

BARWON WATER OFFICES
Hours: 8:30am – 5pm, Monday to Friday
All mail must be sent via our Colac office
PO Box 159, Colac, VIC 3250

T: 1800 002 262
E: info@ccma.vic.gov.au