We are leaders in integrated catchment management, partnering with our communities to enhance East Gippsland’s landscapes, biodiversity and cultural heritage.
Here you will find information about the roles and responsibilities of the Authority in the management of land, biodiversity and water resources in the region. You will also find information about the features of our major rivers, the key threats to these rivers, and the progress being made towards improving and keeping them in good health.
HIGHLIGHTS
Gippsland Lakes Ramsar Site
Review and renewal of the Gippsland Lakes Ramsar Site Management Plan.
Alpine Peatlands Protection
East Gippsland is home to some of Victoria’s 2000 hectares of Alpine Peatlands.
POPULAR TOPICS
WHAT WE DO
We plan and coordinate natural resource management across the region.
RCS
The Regional Catchment Strategy (RCS) provides a vision for the integrated management of natural resources across East Gippsland.
REGIONAL LANDSCAPE AREAS
We work with a number of partners to improve the region’s landscapes.
LANDCARE
Coordinating the funding for Landcare activities within the region.
GIPPSLAND LAKES
The Gippsland Lakes system is a large estuarine complex.
FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
Strategies and plans in natural resource management for the region.
VIDEOS
Buchan Fishway
GLaWAC Partnership
