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Rivers of Gold & Western District Lakes Project

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City to Sea - Lower Barwon River & Ramsar Wetlands

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Delivering Integrated Catchment Management for the Gellibrand  

DELIVERING INTEGRATED CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT FOR THE GELLIBRAND   The Delivering Integrated Catchment Management for the Gellibrand Project aims to improve the waterway health of the Gellibrand River by building on […]
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Barwon Waterbug Surveys

If you would like to learn about waterway condition of the Barwon River, come along to a waterbug surveys event with the Corangamite CMA Citizen Science Program, Gerangamete & Forrest […]
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Come and Try WaterWatch at Winchelsea

Are you interested in monitoring long term water quality in the Barwon River near Winchelsea and Birregurra? Volunteers are needed to measure parameters such as oxygen content, salinity and water clarity […]
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Mapping Vegetation Changes on Reedy Lake

The project uncovered interesting findings based on the water regime, elevation, and salinity, and how different vegetation types thrive in different conditions. Water Technology used multiple sources of Satellite imagery […]
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National Water Bug Blitz - Agreed Level Taxonomy Water Bug Identification Training

Corangamite CMA Waterwatch program presents National Water Bug Blitz Agreed Level Taxonomy Water Bug Identification Training Monday 23rd October Smythesdale Gardens An exciting opportunity to brush up on your Water […]
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NEW: ESTUARYWATCH AND WATERWATCH VICTORIA ANNUAL ACHIEVEMENTS REPORT 2022-2023

EstuaryWatch and WaterWatch Victoria has released the EstuaryWatch and WaterWatch Annual Achievements Report 2022-23. The report highlights how thousands of dedicated WaterWatch and EstuaryWatch volunteers across Victoria give their time […]
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Event: Catchment Conversations- Healthy Waterways on farms

Event Description Time & Date: 8:30am- 5pm, Friday 6th October 2023.   Location: Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Peter Thwaites Lecture Theatre, 75 Pigdons Road Waurn Ponds, VIC 3216. Join us for […]
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Mud Islands Rubbish Clean Up Day

About the event Join Corangamite CMA for a rubbish clean up event at the spectacular Mud Islands in Port Phillip Bay. Mud Islands are a part of the Port Phillip […]
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CATCHMENT CONVERSATIONS- HEALTHY WATERWAYS ON FARMS FORUM 2023

The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CCMA) proudly presents Catchment Conversations- Healthy Waterways on Farms Forum 2023. This two-part forum features a morning of presentations with keynote speaker Professor Ian Rutherfurd […]
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Australian Government’s Wild Otways Initiative Web Portal

Wild Otways Initiative Web Portal Research and findings from the Wild Otways Initiative are visually represented on the Wild Otways Initiative’s web portal, designed by Deakin University. This project is […]
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CHUBBY CHEEKED AND DOWNRIGHT ADORABLE – RARE NATIVE BROAD TOOTHED RATS FOUND IN THE OTWAYS

As part of the Australian Government’s Wild Otways Initiative, ecologists from Barbara Wilson Pty Ltd and researchers from Zoos Victoria went searching for Broad toothed rats in the Otways.   […]
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REVIEW OF BARWON RIVER WATERWAY RULES IS UNDERWAY

The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is reviewing the waterway rules for the Barwon River through Geelong stretching from Orana Road to the Lower Breakwater (just upstream of Lake Connewarre). […]
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Early Bird Platypus Spotting on the Barwon River

The Corangamite CMA Citizen Science Program presents Early Bird Platypus Spotting on the Barwon River Please join CCMA Citizen Science program on Saturday 16th September for an early bird platy […]
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Early Bird Platypus Spotting on the Barwon River

The Corangamite CMA Citizen Science Program presents Early Bird Platypus Spotting on the Barwon River Please join CCMA Citizen Science program on Saturday 9th September for an early bird platy […]
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VVP - Guidebook To Grasslands & Grassy Woodlands

The Corangamite CMA and project partners have just released a Guidebook to Grasslands & Grassy Woodlands of the Victorian Volcanic Plains. This guide is designed to support land holders, managers […]
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LOUGH CALVERT DRAINAGE SCHEME UPDATE

Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA), as the statutory manager of the Lough Calvert Drainage Scheme (LCDS), commenced releases from the Scheme on 21 July 2023.   Releases commenced at a […]
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CORANGAMITE CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY ANNOUNCE NEW CEO AMBER CLARKE

The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Amber Clarke as Chief Executive Officer. Corangamite CMA Chair Cath Jenkins is excited to make the […]
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KARAFF WETLANDS ESTUARY MOUTH ASSESSMENT RESULTS RELEASED

The recently completed Karaaf Wetlands Estuary Mouth Assessment has found that opening the Thompson Creek estuary does not flush more stormwater out of the wetland, increase the salinity of the […]
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THE FUTURE OF THE LOWER MOORABOOL RIVER AND LOWER BARWON RIVER CORRIDOR

Share your thoughts on the Kitjarra-dja-bul Bullarto langi-ut Masterplan On behalf of our project partners, the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) has developed a draft masterplan for the lower Moorabool […]
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BELLARINE AND GEELONG LANDCARE BEGIN LAND STEWARDSHIP WORKSHOPS

Bellarine Landcare Group and Geelong Landcare Network are kick-starting their Small Producers Workshop Series on Sunday 30 July as part of the Small Blocks Big Dreams project to empower small […]
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WILD OTWAYS INITIATIVE DELIVERS SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL OUTCOMES FOR THE OTWAYS

Project partners, project agencies, passionate conservationists, local community members, and Australian Government representatives, including a representative from the office of the Threatened Species Commissioner, gathered on Eastern Maar Country to […]
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NOTICE SPECIFYING AN ACTIVITY EXCLUSION ZONE - LAKE COLAC

Marine Safety Act 2010Section 208(1)NOTICE SPECIFYING AN ACTIVITY EXCLUSION ZONEThis notice prohibits: This notice comes into effect at 12pm on 4 July 2023 and remains in effect until 12am on […]
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Case Study: Soil Health Program - Cover cropping and Subsoil improvement

“I want to be productive, but I also want my farming system to be very resilient. As our soils are old and naturally degraded so we needed to find a […]
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Case Study: Master Tree Growers Course - Bellarine Landcare Group

“They say best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago and the second-best time is now,and I think it’s important to actually get people started. If you look […]
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BARWON’S FISH HABITAT RESTORATION: A GREAT SUCCESS FOR WATERWAY PROTECTION

The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CCMA) and OzFish Unlimited hosted an event with recreational anglers and community members as part of a river clean-up on the Barwon River in Geelong […]
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Waurn Ponds Creek - Waterbug Discovery

What thrives in Waurn Ponds Creek? The answer is Waterbugs! Waterbug identification provides a great indication of waterway health. All ages are welcome to come along and learn how to […]
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NEW TECHNOLOGY MONITORS CRITICALLY ENDANGERED PARROTS

Nineteen Orange-bellied Parrots have been released into the wild at Lake Connewarre in the final year of the seven-year Mainland Release Trial. This year, Zoos Victoria and Deakin University are […]
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NEW! 2022 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 […]
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CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF WATERWAY CITIZEN SCIENCE IN CORANGAMITE

WaterWatch Victoria, a community engagement and water quality monitoring program, celebrated its 30-year anniversary in the Corangamite catchment at Wildlife Wonders, Marengo. The event recognised citizen scientist volunteers’ significant contributions […]
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Small Blocks Big Dreams Small Producers Intro Session

Small Producers Introductory Session Fill out the form below to register your interest in the Small Blocks Big Dreams Small Producers Introductory Session, hosted by Bellarine Landcare Group and Geelong […]
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Curdies River and Estuary 

We acknowledge the deep and long-held connection the Kirrae Whurrong People of the Maar Nation have with the Curdies River and its catchment, and their vision for Healthy Country as […]
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BECOME CITIZEN SCIENTISTS THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AND BUGOUT BESIDE THE GELLIBRAND!

Looking for activities to keep the kids busy these school holidays? Come and bugout beside the Gellibrand! The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is running a series of workshops where […]
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BECOME CITIZEN SCIENTISTS THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AND BUGOUT BESIDE THE BARWON!

Looking for activities to keep the kids busy these school holidays? Come and bugout beside the Barwon! The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is running a series of workshops where […]
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CORANGAMITE CMA AND BARWON WATER PARTNER TO IMPROVE HEALTH OF THE MOORABOOL RIVER

Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is implementing a project with Barwon Water to improve the health of local rivers as part of the water corporation’s commitment to supporting a healthy […]
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WHAT A WAY TO SPEND THE DAY - LIVING MOORABOOL TOUR & KNOWLEDGE FORUM

Last week, the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) hosted community members, project partners, landcare and Wadawurrung Traditional Owners in the beautiful landscape of the Living Moorabool Flagship Waterway. The Living […]
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National Water Bug Blitz - Agreed Level Taxonomy Water Bug Identification Training

Corangamite CMA Waterwatch program presents National Water Bug Blitz Agreed Level Taxonomy Water Bug Identification Training Thursday 30th March Fyansford Common An exciting opportunity to brush up on your Water […]
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National Water Bug Blitz - Agreed Level Taxonomy Water Bug Identification Training

Corangamite CMA Waterwatch program presents National Water Bug Blitz Agreed Level Taxonomy Water Bug Identification Training Wednesday 29th March Echidna House, Kawarren An exciting opportunity to brush up on your […]
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FLYING CHANCE TO FIGHT DEADLY DIEBACK

Agencies are working together to combat Phytophthora cinnamomi, a deadly plant pathogen that decimates habitat for threatened species throughout the Otways, such as the Southern Brown Bandicoot, Long-nosed Potoroo and […]
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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