The East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority are the leaders in integrated catchment management, partnering with our communities to enhance East Gippsland’s iconic 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

Breakfast with the birds
Breakfast with the birds

Our Breakfast with the birds event on the Snowy River has been postponed due to fire activity. We will reschedule when it is safe to do so.

Drought Employment Program
Drought Employment Program

The Drought Employment Program provides temporary employment for individuals in East Gippsland and Wellington Shires.

POPULAR TOPICS

WHAT WE DO

We plan and coordinate natural resource management across the region.

WATERWAY HEALTH

The Authority undertakes a variety of projects throughout the region.

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

Drought Employment Program

GLaWAC Partnership

We acknowledge the traditional owners of country throughout East Gippsland and pay our respects to them, their culture and their Elders past, present and future.