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Wild about Mallacoota Seafood Festival

28 April 2024

The East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (CMA) was thrilled to be part of the Wild Harvest Seafood Festival in Mallacoota last week. The East Gippsland CMA was able to contribute to the festival’s...

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Buchan Primary School Students release native fish into their local river

16 April 2024

Buchan Primary School students understand the vital role their local river plays, including supporting a diverse range of plants and animals including fish. Recently, these students participated in...

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Victoria’s CMAs win prestigious National Banksia Award

11 April 2024

Vic Catchments, the peak body for Victoria’s ten Catchment Management Authorities, including East Gippsland, has won the Nature Positive category of the 35th National Banksia Sustainability Awards.The...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Buchan River Fishway

28 February 2024

Watch this Buchan River Fishway video to hear about the construction of the Buchan River Fishway.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout East Gippsland and pay our respects to them, their culture and their Elders past and present.