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ENVIRONMENTAL WATER IN THE UPPER BARWON TAKES A DETOUR

BREAKING THE BOTTLENECK: PROGRESS ON WILLOW REMOVAL AT BARWON DOWNS

LITTLE GALAXIAS FOUND IN THE WEST BARWON RIVER FOR THE FIRST TIME

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ARE YOU PLAYING YOUR PART IN PREVENTING THE DEVASTATING DIEBACK DISEASE FROM DESTROYING THE OTWAY HEATHLANDS?

A significant threat to the unique values of the Otways is a vegetation disease called dieback, caused by the introduced plant pathogen Phytophthora cinnamomi, it causes devastating dieback in native […]

2022 Victorian Landcare grants now open

Supporting Landcare and environmental volunteering groups and networks across Victoria. Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change, Lily D’Ambrosio has opened the latest round of the Victorian Landcare Grants, with […]

Are you interested in natural Resource Management?

The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority are looking for passionate locals to join their Community Engagement Network (CEN) who want to learn about and get involved in natural resource management in […]

Matthew Evans dishes the dirt on his latest new book

Matthew Evans, aka the Gourmet Farmer, was a special guest presenter at the Small Blocks Big Dreams- Small Producers Launch Event last week to dish out the latest dirt on […]

NEW 2021-2021 ACTIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS REPORT!

The Victorian Catchment Management Authorities Actions and Achievements Report provides a standardised ‘output’ approach to reporting actions delivered annually by each of the ten Victorian Catchment Management Authorities (CMAs); through […]

UPDATE ON THE CURDIES RIVER

In April 2022 a blue green algae bloom commenced in the Curdies River. DELWP and partner agencies, the EPA, Wannon Water and the Corangamite CMA are aware of the ongoing […]

LAUNCHING KITJARRA-DJA-BUL BULLARTO LANGI-UT

This week saw the Fyansford Common come alive with a Welcome to Country, smoking ceremony and Wadawurrung storytelling, as the Kitjarra-dja-bul Bullarto langi-ut- Place of many stories project and masterplan […]

UPCYCLED HABITAT BOOST FOR THE BARWON RIVER

The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority began installing logs and root balls into the Barwon River last week with the support of fishing conservation movement, OzFish Unlimited, to boost fish habitat […]

CORANGAMITE CMA ENGAGE WITH ORANGE-BELLIED PARROT ENTHUSIASTS

On Monday 11th of April, the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority hosted over 20 community members at the Barwon Heads Golf Club for an 'Orange-bellied Parrot Walk and Talk' event. The […]

INFLUENTIAL FARMING TRAILBLAZER SHARES SUCCESS SECRETS

One of Australia's most innovative and regenerative farmers, Colin Seis, engaged with over 80 local landholders over the past week, upskilling them on the grassland restoration methods he has mastered […]

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS LEADING CHARGE TO PROTECT COASTAL DUNES

The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority’s ‘Dunecare Secondary Schools Program’ has partnered with local secondary schools to promote coastal environmental education, with a central focus on dune ecosystems. Schools involved include […]

RAMPING UP RIVER ACCESS

This week Minister for Water Lisa Neville MP announced the opening of four new multi-use & accessible platforms in Geelong. * Wal Whiteside Multi-Use Platform.* Yollinko Wetland Walk and Multi-Use […]

LOCAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS ARE UP SKILLED IN LATEST FERAL PIG TECHNOLOGY

The Upper Barwon Landcare Network with the Conservation Ecology Centre (CEC) held are field demonstration at Gerangamete on the 23rd of March as part of the Pig and Deer Project […]

MOU SIGNING STRENGTHENS CORANGAMITE CMA AND BARWON WATER PARTNERSHIP

Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) and Barwon Water have formalised their partnership by signing a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement formalises the long history of partnership between the […]

GROUND-BREAKING RESEARCH WILL HELP THE DELIVERY OF IMPORTANT ENVIRONMENTAL WORKS

Ground-breaking research discovered through our Small Mammal Conservation project is helping Coastal Management Grant recipient Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority to deliver important environmental works at Painkalac Estuary and […]

THE HUNT IS ON FOR THREATENED MAMMALS IN THE OTWAYS

As part of the Wild Otways Initiative, Dr Barbara Wilson and her team are tracking down areas in the Otways that act as refuges for threatened mammal species. Colleagues at […]

PHYTOPHTHORA DIEBACK BATTLE CONTINUES IN THE OTWAY RANGES

A significant threat to the unique values of the Otways is the vegetation disease caused by the introduced plant pathogen Phytophthora cinnamomi. It causes devastating dieback disease in our native […]

February 25, 2022

BLUE-GREEN ALGAE OUTBREAK

Tests have confirmed a toxic blue-green algae bloom is affecting Lake Bullen Merri near Camperdown. Blue-green algae may cause harm to humans and animals. Warning signs have been installed around […]

February 21, 2022

SUCCESSFUL ROUND 2 COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT GRANTS PROGRAM PROJECTS REWARDED

The Corangamite CMA is delighted to announce that the deployment of feral cat detection dogs is just one of the 10 successful projects we have been able fund to as […]

February 15, 2022

BARWON RIVER WALKING TRAIL CLOSED WEDNESDAY 23RD FEBRUARY

February 3, 2022

ENDANGERED LONG-NOSED BANDICOOT AT EASTERN VIEW

Significant investments in the Otway Ranges have allowed Dr Barbara Wilson and her team of expert ecologists to undertake surveys for important threatened mammals like the Swamp Antechinus, Southern Brown […]

February 2, 2022

SIGHTS SET ON CONTROLLING FERAL PIGS IN THE OTWAY REGION

Agencies are working together to deliver innovative control methods to combat feral pigs and protect threatened species, including Southern Brown Bandicoot, Long-nosed Potoroo and Mainland Swamp Antechinus and their supporting […]

December 22, 2021

TWENTY-EIGHT LOCALHOLDERS ARE SIGNIFICANTLY UPSKILLED TO PLANT MONEY TREES

Twenty-eight local landholders have newfound confidence to plant trees on their properties to achieve multiple benefits such as timber production and biodiversity, after graduating from the Bellarine Master TreeGrower Course. […]

December 20, 2021

CORANGAMITE CMA HOLIDAY OFFICE CLOSURE

Merry Christmas from the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority. We will be closed from 5 pm Thursday 23 December, reopening 8:30 am Tuesday 4 January 2022. For emergencies only, please phone […]

December 15, 2021

DUNECARE INITIATIVE- COASTAL MANAGEMENT GRANTS PROGRAM ANNOUNCED

The Bellarine and Great Ocean Road Dunecare Initiative is a $1.5M investment from the Australian Government’s Environment Restoration Fund to conserve coastal sand dune native flora and fauna habitat at […]

December 14, 2021

MOU SIGNING STRENGTHENS CORANGAMITE CMA AND WANNON WATER PARTNERSHIP

Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) and Wannon Water have strengthened their partnership by signing a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Corangamite CMA and Wannon Water executives have been working on […]

December 10, 2021

CORANGAMITE REGION LANDCARE GROUPS RECEIVE GENEROUS BOOST IN FUNDING FROM THE 2021 VICTORIAN LANDCARE GRANTS

15 Landcare projects and 36 support grants will be funded in the Corangamite Catchment through the 2021 Victorian Landcare Grants program. The total investment in grant funds for the Corangamite […]

December 3, 2021

CORANGAMITE REGION WHO DOES WHAT IN WATER?

Who looks after river health? Who supplies the water for our toilets and taps? Who delivers the irrigation water that grows our food? Download Who Does What In Water Brochure […]

December 2, 2021

SEED COLLECTION WORKSHOP

Learn to identify plants and collect seeds on Grassy Eucalypt Woodlands! When: 8th December 2021 10am-12pm Where: Bannockburn - light lunch provided afterwards Bookings: Jo Solomon 0438 828 042 or […]

November 26, 2021

CORANGAMITE FARMING COUPLE WINS AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT LANDCARE FARMING AWARD

Victorian farming couple Andrew and Jill Stewart have been awarded the distinguished ‘Australian Government Landcare Farming Award’ for their excellence and leadership in implementing sustainable and integrated land management practices […]

November 11, 2021

MANY HANDS MAKE HABITAT FOR FISH

The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CCMA) and Oz Fish Unlimited have partnered with Colac Secondary College to make habitat for fish. Colac Secondary College's Year 11 VCAL Personal Development Work-Related […]

September 30, 2021

FAREWELL AND THANKS TO CORANGAMITE CMA CHAIR, ALICE KNIGHT

Following ten years of careful stewardship and experienced counsel, Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CCMA) Chair, and Board Director, Alice Knight is retiring. Alice Knight has led the Corangamite CMA as […]

September 23, 2021

BURNING MATTERS, LET’S GET THE ROADS BURNT AGAIN

The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP), Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CCMA) and Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management Authority (GHCMA) are partnering with the Country Fire Authority (CFA) to […]

September 14, 2021

CCMA ANNOUNCES FUNDING OPPORTUNITY FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS

The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CCMA) is announcing the opening of a second round of 'Community Environment Grants' as part of the Australian Government's $1 M' Community Environment Grants Program' […]

August 26, 2021

COASTAL CONSERVATION PROJECT BENEFITS FROM $1M FUNDING INITIATIVE

Earlier this year, the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) awarded $855,000 to 23 new projects as part of a $1M Community Environment Grants Program delivered as part of the Australian […]

August 25, 2021

THE CORANGAMITE CMA IS INVITING THE COMMUNITY TO ASSIST IN REVERSING PLATYPUS POPULATION DECLINE

The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CCMA) supports WaterWatch Victoria in a joint partnership with ODONATA to help reverse platypus decline in Victoria. Community members are invited to participate in one […]

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PO Box 159, Colac, VIC 3250
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T: 1800 002 262
E: info@ccma.vic.gov.au

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PO Box 159, Colac, VIC 3250

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