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SIZING UP THE UPPER BARWON

ENVIRONMENTAL WATER RELEASES BEGIN DOWN THE WEST BRANCH

NEW MASTERPLAN LAUNCHED AND $1.7M IN FUNDING RECEIVED BOTH WILL PROVIDE HUGE BENEFITS TO THE GEELONG REGION

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August 21, 2020

“Boosting Recreational Water Use Initiative” for the Barwon River through Geelong

The Corangamite CMA is the land and waterway manager for the Barwon River through Geelong/ This entails approximately a 10km stretch of river corridor reserves from Queens Park Bridge, through […]

Landholder survey report now available

Thank you to the more than 600 landholders who filled in and returned the Corangamite CMA's 2019 Social Benchmarking Survey. This feedback provides valuable insight and allows the Corangamite CMA […]

Orange-bellied Parrots return to the Bellarine

In exciting news for twitchers (bird watchers) everywhere, an Orange-bellied Parrot was sighted last month on the Bellarine Peninsula. The critically endangered Orange-bellied Parrot is one of only three migratory […]

Government agencies open Curdies estuary

The Curdies River estuary was opened on Tuesday 5 May due to recent rainfall and increasing water levels. Parks Victoria used earth moving equipment to remove a large natural sand […]

Important notice - coronavirus (COVID-19)

In light of the current and rapidly evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, we will be continuing the operation of our services and delivery of our programs where possible however will be […]

February 28, 2020

Colac locals learn how to be Pesticide Detectives

Corangamite CMA welcomed community members from Colac and District to join Kavitha Chinathamby from RMIT to demonstrate how citizen scientists are sampling for pesticides in waterways. There was strong community […]

February 28, 2020

Recycled timber creates new reel estate for fish

Fish populations in the Barwon River through Geelong have new underwater habitat thanks to the creative repurposing of timber saved from road construction projects. A dozen root-balls, or snags as […]

February 7, 2020

Barwon River through Geelong re-opened after blue-green algae outbreak

Corangamite Catchment Management Authority has re-opened the Barwon River in Geelong for in-water activities following a blue-green algae outbreak last week. The Barwon River was closed last Friday (31 January) […]

December 12, 2019

Local volunteers help monitor platypus numbers

Corangamite Catchment Management Authority has partnered with the Australian Platypus Conservancy to launch an innovative new program for citizen scientists to keep track of platypus numbers. Director of the Australian […]

December 11, 2019

Plantation partnership to improve Gellibrand River health

Corangamite Catchment Management Authority has partnered with Midway Plantations to improve the health of the Gellibrand River. Over 7,000 native trees, shrubs and grasses have been planted on a Yuulong […]

September 30, 2019

3,000 trees give Curdies fish a helping hand

Over 30 recreational anglers enjoyed a cool but sunny Sunday morning planting thousands of trees along the lower Curdies River at Curdievale.The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) hosted the Curdies […]

September 20, 2019

Grants boost Corangamite Landcare projects

Corangamite Landcare groups have been boosted by the announcement of over $230,000 worth of funding for local projects through the Victorian Landcare Grants Program. Last week, Minister for Energy, Environment […]

September 6, 2019

Locals recognised at Victorian Landcare Awards

Nominees from Landcare groups across the Corangamite region were recognised at the 2019 Victorian Landcare Awards at Government House. The awards are held every two years to acknowledge the success […]

September 3, 2019

John Riddiford to lead Corangamite Catchment Management Authority

The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is pleased to announce the appointment of John Riddiford as Chief Executive Officer. Corangamite CMA Chair Alice Knight believes the appointment will be a […]

August 29, 2019

Thompson Creek estuary community information day

Over 50 members of the Breamlea community attended an open forum on Wednesday, 24 July to learn about natural estuary processes, citizen science and the collaborative role of agencies in estuary management. […]

August 12, 2019

Thompson Creek estuary information session well attended by Breamlea community

Over 50 members of the Breamlea community attended an open forum on Wednesday, 24 July to learn about natural estuary processes, citizen science and the collaborative role of agencies in […]

Estuary research on the Otway coast

The estuaries found along the coastline of the Corangamite region are fascinating and dynamic environments. Of the 23 estuaries in our region, the Barwon River estuary is the only one […]

Board tour of the upper Barwon catchment

On Thursday, 25 July 2019 the Corangamite CMA Board toured two revegetation sites in the upper Barwon catchment with staff from the CMA, Barwon Water and the Upper Barwon Landcare […]

Planting trees to give Barwon River fish a helping hand

Over 40 local recreational anglers braved wet and windy conditions last Saturday to help revegetate the Barwon River. Thousands of native trees, shrubs and grasses were planted on the banks […]

Funding available to restore waterway frontage burnt in St Patrick's Day fires

A new round of funding is available for landholders to replant and protect waterway vegetation burnt in the 2018 St Patrick’s Day fires. The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) has […]

Managing pests to help Orange-bellied Parrots on the Bellarine Peninsula

The critically endangered Orange-bellied Parrot will have improved winter feeding grounds on the Bellarine Peninsula and Avalon Foreshore this year, thanks to a pest control project supported by Corangamite Catchment […]

Corangamite CMA says "thank you" to citizen science volunteers

At a National Volunteer Week event, the Corangamite CMA said “thank you” to environmental volunteers who work with them in Citizen Science programs across the region. Over 25 Volunteers came […]

Celebrating Water and Culture on the Moorabool

On a beautiful Autumn day at Dog Rocks on the Morrabul Yaluk, Wadawurrung Traditional Owners joined community and agency with a love for the Moorabool River to celebrate Water and […]

Wadawurrung celebration of Water and Culture at Dog Rocks, Batesford

To combat dry conditions and improve river health and habitat for native fish platypus and other species, Wathaurung Aboriginal Corporation (Wadawurrung) and Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) welcome an additional […]

Water for the environment in the upper Barwon

In a first for the upper Barwon River, water for the environment has been released to give river health and native fish a helping hand. “Water for the environment has […]

Weed works commence along the upper Barwon River in Birregurra

Work has begun to remove non-native willows, poplars, cherry plum and blackberry from the banks of the Barwon River, upstream of the Birregurra-Deans Marsh Road bridge in Birregurra. After herbicide […]

Local rural women connect at inaugural forum

Over 100 local women were inspired to learn, share and connect with each other at the inaugural Corangamite Rural Women’s Forum on Friday 15 March at the heritage listed Barwon […]

February 6, 2019

Getting the balance right in estuary management

Hi, I’m Hayley, Estuaries and Environmental Water Project Officer at Corangamite CMA. My background is in Ecology and Conservation Biology, and I’m one of a team of four at the […]

January 16, 2019

Women on Farms workshops for rural women

If you look around at agricultural field days, you’ll be most likely met by a sea of men and very few women. This is despite the fact that 50 per […]

January 7, 2019

Corangamite CMA moves to solar power

The Corangamite CMA recently installed a 30kW Solar PV system with 100 panels on the roof of its Colac office. This initiative is a key step towards the organisation's vision of carbon neutrality as outlined in […]

December 20, 2018

The Living Moorabool joins the Fluker Post project

Friends of the Moorabool River can now be part of the Fluker Post Research Project! As part of Corangamite CMA's The Living Moorabool project funded through the Victorian Government's Flagship […]

December 19, 2018

Fishway achievements presented at international conference

Denis Lovric, Manager Water Infrastructure recently presented at the International Conference on River Connectivity (Fish Passage 2018) held from 10-14 December in Albury, New South Wales. Corangamite CMA has had […]

December 12, 2018

Christmas greetings from the Corangamite CMA

Dear CCMA Friends and Partners, Thanks to you and our wonderful team at the CCMA, 2018 has been a big year. Some of our highlights have been: Increased participation in […]

November 27, 2018

The "Living Moorabool"

A group of passionate Moorabool River stakeholders gathered in Meredith last week to discuss the future of the Moorabool River. The Moorabool River is a priority waterway for the Corangamite […]

November 21, 2018

How can we help you?

I recently had the pleasure of joining one of our fantastic staff, Jess Lill, on a farm visit that highlighted just how the CCMA works with farmers in our region […]

November 5, 2018

Corangamite Rural Women's Network

The Corangamite Rural Women’s Network is an informal group of local women from the Corangamite region who volunteer to be involved in the planning and delivery of activities to enhance […]

October 29, 2018

Water fun and learning in the swamp!

National Water Week (21-27 Oct 2018) was celebrated in the field by our Lady Star of the Sea, St Francis Xavier Primary School students and the Corangamite CMA At Connewarre […]

October 29, 2018

Saving water with compost and wine

The Corangamite CMA is working with Bannockburn Vineyards to apply compost under vine in a 5 Acre Shiraz block and 50% of a 3 Acre Sauvignon Blanc block in mid […]

October 22, 2018

Women in regenerative farming

World Rural Women's Day was established by the United Nations to recognise the critical role and contribution rural women make to enhance agricultural and rural development, improve food security and eradicate […]

October 15, 2018

Welcome upgrades to Barwon River infrastructure

Six river sites and platforms along the Geelong section of the Barwon River are getting a much needed upgrade and improved facility. A partnership with the Department of Environment Water Land […]

October 11, 2018

Welcome announcement for the Barwon

Minister for Water Lisa Neville joined Traditional Owners, community members and other stakeholders on the banks of the Barwon River in Geelong to announce a new Ministerial Advisory Committee (MAC) […]

September 27, 2018

Water smart pig farming

The Protecting the Environment via On-farm Water Efficiency Project, delivers a number of on-farm pilot activities testing the viability and effectiveness of modernised on- farm water capture technologies to meet […]

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Colac Office

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

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

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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