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Snowy flows for the environment

29 June 2026

The Snowy River is a vital water resource that supports the region’s environmental, social and cultural values. Maintaining the river’s health through environmental releases and ongoing monitoring...

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Students reel in lessons on fish habitat

23 June 2026

Students from Tambo Upper Primary School kicked off a perfect winter’s morning on the Tambo River. The day began with the sight of two White-bellied Sea Eagles, a Pelican, and mist rising gently off...

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Catchment Connections Roadshow

15 June 2026

Students across East Gippsland learned about the environment and catchments through an engaging mix of wildlife encounters and creative art, as the East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (CMA)...

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Planting on the Redgum Plains

9 June 2026

Multiple projects are underway across the region to safeguard the critically endangered Redgum Grassy Woodlands and Seasonal Herbaceous Wetlands thanks to strong collaboration between partner agencies...

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Buchan River fishway monitoring confirms strong outcomes for native fish

26 May 2026

Recent monitoring of the Buchan River near the fishway has confirmed it is successfully supporting native fish passage, with strong increases in fish numbers and species found. “The fishway was constructed...

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Willows removed from the Barrier

22 May 2026

East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (CMA) will soon begin works on the lower Mitchell River at the Barrier as part of its Platy Patch project, aimed at improving waterway health and providing...

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Environmental Water Community Event

30 March 2026

Local primary schools swapped the classroom for the riverbank recently as Marlo and Newmerella students took park in a hands-on learning experience at an event hosted by the East Gippsland Catchment Management...

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From paddocks to people: Pip brings National Agricultural Insights to Orbost Show

27 March 2026

ABC Landline presenter Pip Courtney was the keynote speaker at the Far East Victoria Landcare Expo, held as part of the Orbost Show at Newmerella over the March long weekend. This event was supported...

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Environmental Water Community Event

19 March 2026

Local primary schools swapped the classroom for the riverbank recently as Marlo and Newmerella students took park in a hands-on learning experience at an event hosted by the East Gippsland Catchment Management...

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Effort to protect seagrass in the Gippsland Lakes

25 February 2026

The East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (CMA) has been working to protect important seagrass meadows in the Gippsland Lakes.  This project is funded by the Australian Government Natural...

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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.