Cann do – environmental work on the river
4 April 2024
Several environmental projects are complete, enhancing the Cann River’s ecosystems and improving the health of the floodplain. Maintenance work has involved ongoing weed control, revegetation, and...
EGCMA hosts successful community tours on Wallagaraugh River
24 March 2024
The East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (CMA) recently hosted some environmental tours on the Wallagaraugh River, offering community members an opportunity to learn about waterway health in...
Tambo Tour: A Community Cruise
22 March 2024
Locals were treated to an evening cruise on the Tambo River on a very warm evening to learn about river health. Hosted by the East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (CMA), the time spent on...
Buchan River Fishway
28 February 2024
Watch this Buchan River Fishway video to hear about the construction of the Buchan River Fishway.
Rex Candy: Public Service Medal
14 February 2024
A leader in innovative river management has been recognised for 25 years making East Gippsland’s rivers healthier and its communities more resilient. The East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority...
Magees Gully: A Community Catch Up Success
24 January 2024
Passionate individuals from the community joined local agencies last week to discuss a shared commitment to the conservation of Magees Gully. Magees Gully, nestled in the heart of Bairnsdale, flows...
Discovering the depths
13 December 2023
Members from local angling clubs and community groups discovered the underwater goings-on of fish habitat in their local waterways. The East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (CMA) hosted a...
Connecting classrooms to the catchment
13 December 2023
Nothing sparks curiosity and understanding in children quite like the touch and feel of real wildlife. Last week, the East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (CMA) teamed up with Black Snake...
Joey Scouts make a leap for nature
24 November 2023
Bairnsdale Joey Scouts combined fun and conservation in an exciting activity to support local frog species. The East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority visited the Joey Scouts group to show them...
Seagrass Trials
22 November 2023
Whilst many are busy with veggies this time of year, we are planting seagrass! Zostera mulleri is the species we are trialling in an underwater garden patch in the Gippsland Lakes.Harvesting rhizomes...
