Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is excited to bring you our second annual Ramsar Week, from March 17-21, 2025.

Celebrating the internationally significant Ramsar Wetland sites on our doorstep, Ramsar Week 2025 is a jam-packed week of fun, informative, FREE events for the community to attend. There are canoe tours of Swan Bay, a Traditional Owner led event, a day on Mud Islands, a birding tour set against the scenic backdrop of Lake Martin Bookar and more!

The Ramsar Week 2025 events are listed below - click on the links for bookings and event information. Ticket numbers are limited and won't last long!

To be kept up to date, please email communications@ccma.vic.gov.au

Mon 17 March, 9am

Wetlands with Wadawurrung

Tuesday 18 March, 2pm

E-water at Reedy Lake

Tue 18 March, 9:30am

Corangamite Water Skink surveying with Candice Parker

Wed 19 March, 8:30am

Birding on Lake Colac

Tue 18 March, 2pm

Restoration Revamp on Lake Corangamite

To be rescheduled

Protecting Mud Islands

Fri 21 March, 10am

Canoe Tour of Swan Bay #1

Fri 21 March, 10:30am

Canoe Tour of Swan Bay #2

About Ramsar Week

Ramsar Week raises awareness of the importance and value of Ramsar listed wetlands for communities of the Corangamite CMA region. These wetlands hold international significance for migratory birds and provide habitat for many threatened species. Sharing knowledge about the significance of these ecosystems fosters respect, understanding and ultimately the protection of the wetlands and their inhabitants. 

This week-long initiative encourages community involvement, enabling individuals to enhance their understanding of these crucial wetlands through hands-on activities. 

The Corangamite CMA covers 13,340 square kilometres of south-western Victoria; two Ramsar-listed wetland systems are within the region. The Port Phillip Bay (Western Shoreline) and Bellarine Peninsula site covers approximately 22,694 ha near Geelong, and the Western District Lakes site covers approximately 32,898 ha around Camperdown. 

This project is supported by Corangamite CMA, through funding from the Victorian State Government.