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Barwon Flagship Waterway

The Barwon River The Barwon River rises in the Otway Ranges and flows close to the townships of Forrest, Birregurra, Winchelsea and Inverleigh, before joining the Moorabool River and flowing […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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BARWON RIVER WALKING TRAIL CLOSED WEDNESDAY 23RD FEBRUARY

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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 […]
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Index of Estuary Condition Presentation by Dr Fiona Warry

The Corangamite CMA is thrilled to host Dr Fiona Warry to conduct a presentation on Estuaries with a particular focus on Corangamite CMA Volunteers. Dr Warry works in the Monitoring […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Presentation from Geoff Williams from the Australian Platypus Conservancy (APC)

The Corangamite CMA is proud to partner with the Australian Platypus Conservancy (APC) to host an online presentation from Geoff Williams. Geoff Williams has been studying platypus since 1994 when […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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' […]
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Orange Bellied Parrot Protection Program

Protecting Priority Threatened Species of the Corangamite Coast The Orange-bellied Parrot Protection program focuses on the protection of the critically endangered bird  and supporting future opportunities for increasing and stabilising […]
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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 […]
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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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Kitjarra-dja-bul Bullarto langi-ut

Project Governance The project is a partnership between a number of state government agencies, local government and a Registered Aboriginal Party, all with a shared interest in improving the amenity […]
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Lower Barwon River Flooding

Lower Barwon River Flooding The Corangamite CMA has received reports of increased flooding on private property upstream of the lower Barwon barrage. The Greater Geelong Planning Scheme Local Provision identifies […]
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CCMA LAUNCHES $1.5M DUNECARE INITIATIVE TO TURN THE TIDE ON OUR SHIFTING SANDS

The Australian Government’s Bellarine and Great Ocean Road Dunecare Project is a $1.5M commitment to conserving coastal sand dune native flora and fauna habitat at risk of erosion on coastal […]
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Rewilding

Rewilding threatened species in the Otway Ranges – Stage 1 Stage 1, completed in June 2020, collated expert opinion and current data to recommend candidate species and reintroduction strategy for […]
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Small Mammal Conservation

Conserving threatened small mammals in the Otway Ranges, Bells Beach (Ironbark Basin) and Great Ocean Road Hinterland Field surveys using live and camera trapping have provided baseline data, filled knowledge […]
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Phytophthora Management

Protecting Plant and Animal biodiversity in the Otway Ranges, Bells Beach (Ironbark Basin) and Great Ocean Road hinterland from Phytophthora dieback The aim is to prevent the introduction or minimise […]
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Pig & Deer Eradication

Feral pig and deer eradication to protect native species in the Otway Ranges, Bells Beach (Ironbark Basin) and Great Ocean Road hinterland This project will determine where they pose the […]
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AGENCIES ARE WORKING TOGETHER TO ALLEVIATE FLOODING IMPACTS ON BIRREGURRA-FORREST ROAD

The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is working with Barwon Water, Colac Otway Shire and Department of Transport to mitigate the impacts of localised flooding downstream of the Upper Barwon, […]
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Barwon Estuary Monitoring Project 2

The Barwon Heads community have expressed an interest in establishing a public health driven, water quality monitoring program the the Barwon River Estuary. The Barwon Estuary Monitoring Project 2 follows […]
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AMBITIOUS AND SIGNIFICANT PROJECTS ANNOUNCED FOR THE GREATER OTWAY REGION

The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CCMA) is excited to announce the commencement of five sub-projects of the Australian Government's Wild Otways Initiative. The Australian Government's Wild Otways Initiative is a […]
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Fox & Cat Eradication

Fox and feral cat control in planned-burn landscapes to protect threatened species in the Otway Ranges This research will determine f targeted feral fox and cat control measures before and […]
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THE CORANGAMITE CMA IS CREATING MORE HABITAT FOR FISH

Native fish habitat will breathe new life into the Barwon River and Curdies Estuary thanks to two new projects under the Australian Government’s ‘Fisheries Habitat Restoration Program’. The Barwon River […]
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Barwon River Through Geelong

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Waterway Protection Program

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Fish Habitat Restoration Project

More Habitat = More Fish Victoria’s southwest rivers and estuaries offer wonderful fishing experiences. Many have been highly modified and some no longer support quality recreational fisheries. By putting in […]
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EstuaryWatch

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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