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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 […]

September 26, 2018

A week of learning

Hi there! My name is Dale, I’m studying a Diploma of Conservation and Land Management at the Gordon TAFE. This past week I’ve been undertaking work placement with Deirdre Murphy […]

August 16, 2018

Funding boost for Corangamite Landcare groups

Over $183,000 in Landcare grants will help protect environments and engage with communities across the Corangamite Region. The State Government has announced almost $2 million in funding across the state […]

CCMA Board tour the Gellibrand catchment

The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CCMA) Board have toured three locations on the Gellibrand River to learn more about ongoing waterway improvement works within the Corangamite region. The CCMA organised […]

Horse property designs in practice

Three horse properties near Lake Connewarre, south of Geelong, recently hosted a group of enthusiastic horse owners interested in learning about different property designs and horse-keeping systems. As two of the properties had been […]

Victorian Junior Landcare and Biodiversity Grants Now Open!

The Victorian Government has announced funding of up to $400,000 for the Victorian Junior Landcare and Biodiversity Grants, a new grants program that opened on Thursday 31 May. These grants […]

CCMA Board strengthen their cultural understanding

As part of this years Reconciliation Week, the Corangamite CMA Board held a Cultural Strengthening Workshop. In keeping with this years theme, Don't keep history a mystery; learn, share, grow, the […]

Australian Indigenous Surfing Titles- 2018

This the Corangamite CMA once again sponsored the male and female junior categories at the Australian Indigenous Surfing Titles held at Bells Beach. The sponsorship is part of a unique […]

Waterwatch and environmental volunteerism, the perfect match!

Waterwatch has been engaging with community volunteers since 1993. Looking after the environment is one of the many reasons why people become citizen scientists. Lets learn more about environmental volunteering […]

Mooroobull Yaluk Kuwin River Day

Earlier this year the CCMA and Wathaurung Aboriginal Corporation hosted a community fishing day "Mooroobull Yaluk Kuwin River Day" with the Wadawurrung community. The day was supported by FishCare who provided […]

Goodbye to a true blue Landcare Legend!

It is with great sadness, that we say goodbye to our Regional Landcare Coordinator, Tracey McRae. We would sincerely like to thank Tracey for her 10 years’ service to Corangamite […]

Protecting remnant vegetation

The Conservation and Carbon Capture Project is a conservation incentive program funded through the Australian Government and coordinated by the Corangamite CMA. The program supports land managers to undertake works […]

Hot off the press - Farm Talk III

It's the latest edition of FARM TALK! Full of many great articles and stories on cover cropping and soil health, its well worth the read over your lunch break.

Bugs and beetles

The Corangamite CMA together with entomologists Dr Paul Horne and Jessica Page from IPM Technologies Pty Ltd are developing a field guide to the invertebrates (bugs and beetles) found in […]

Coast to Coast 2018

On Monday April 16 Rose Herben, State EstuaryWatch Coordinator jumped on the first flight to Hobart to participate in the Coast to Coast conference, a gathering of community, researchers and […]

Farewell to a much loved Waterwatcher

It is with much sadness that we farewell Laura Bocker a Waterwatch champion, who passed away earlier this year. Carlisle River was Laura’s passion and we are forever in her […]

Zappy happy at Carlisle River

Last Friday (13th April) farmers and community members from along the Gellibrand River are being treated to an electrofishing demonstration by Deakin University. The targeted families and communities who have […]

Out and about with Geelong Field Naturalists Club

As part of our Plains Tender Program we have been conducting fauna surveys with the help of the Geelong Field Naturalists Club (GFNC) over the past two years. This year […]

February 26, 2018

Victoria leads the way in supporting citizen scientists

Waterwatch and EstuaryWatch are leading the way in supporting citizen scientists to participate in monitoring of their local waterways.The Waterwatch and EstuaryWatch programs recently published their latest Annual Achievements Report […]

February 9, 2018

VVP in colour

CALLING ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS! The Victorian Volcanic Plains come to life in spring and to show how amazing the wildflowers, plants and animals are on the basalt plains, the Corangamite CMA […]

February 7, 2018

Yarrowee Leigh needs you...

Are you interested in being part of a group that will help inform a scientific investigation on the water needs of the Yarrowee and Leigh River? Yarrowee and Leigh Flow […]

January 9, 2018

Fish find a way..... back home.

Thousands of migrating fish are making their way through the Barwon River's lower tidal barrage fishway. As part of the statewide VEFMAP program looking at the responses of aquatic systems […]

December 19, 2017

Calling for expressions of interest for farm water efficiency incentives

Corangamite Catchment Management Authority is inviting farmers to take up incentives to improve on-farm water management.The incentive program is part of a joint Corangamite CMA, industry, government and community stakeholder […]

December 15, 2017

Funding boost for Corangamite Landcare Groups

Corangamite environment groups will receive $191,000 in funding as part of the Victorian Government’s $1.93 million Landcare Grants program. The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority distribute the funding to support local […]

December 15, 2017

Christmas greetings

2017 has been a big year! Some of our highlights have been: Wiyn-murrup yangarramela project held its second cultural burn. 40 schools participating in the River Detectives program Completion of […]

December 11, 2017

Curdies and Gellibrand Estuary Management Plans

The Corangamite CMA has prepared Estuary Management Plans (EMPs) for two iconic estuaries in the region’s southwest - the Curdies and Gellibrand. Through a collaborative process and with the support […]

December 10, 2017

Wiyn-murrup Yangarramela wins

Wiyn-murrup Yangarramela wins the 2017 Fire Awareness AwardThe Government and Industry Partnership Award recognises fire projects that demonstrate Government and Industry collaborating with communities and stakeholders to form meaningful partnerships.Wiyn-murrup […]

November 29, 2017

Minister Neville launches the Living Moorabool project

On Monday, in Dog Rocks Reserve and on the banks of the Moorabool River, the Minister for Water, the Hon Lisa Neville MP launched the Living Moorabool project. Minister Neville […]

November 27, 2017

Surfing chicks!

Recently, Meg Cullen from BirdLife Australia’s Beach Nesting Bird team held an informative workshop all about Hooded Plovers for an enthusiastic group of 13th Beach Boardriders Club members. They gained […]

November 21, 2017

A flood of relief

Corangamite CMA have been busy these past few months, preparing for vital waterway restoration work along the Barongarook Creek in Colac. This is part of the Victorian and federal government's […]

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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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PO Box 159, Colac, VIC 3250

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