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Corringle walk, talk and paddle

13 May 2019

The East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority is offering community members an opportunity to explore the Corringle Foreshore Reserve. The EGCMA, in partnership with the GunaiKurnai Land and Waters...

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Wetland Wonders

29 April 2019

Wetlands are more than just swamps, they serve an important ecological function and are important places for Traditional Owners. That was the takeaway at the recent Wonders of the Wetlands tour, led...

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All aboard in the east

15 April 2019

With Mallacoota abuzz throughout the Wild Harvest Seafood Festival over the weekend, some lucky participants were able to enjoy the celebrations, and the idyllic location, from the water. Over 50 festival...

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Turtlemania

1 April 2019

Community members from near and far descended on Lindenow South to celebrate turtles! Did you know that many of Australia's freshwater turtles are under serious threat due to fox predation and human...

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Shellebrating Turtles

26 November 2018

Students from Lindenow Primary spent a delightful day with members of Turtles Australia, Greening Australia and the East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (EGCMA) last week learning about all...

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Promoting Diversity

19 November 2018

Promoting diversity in leadership was the theme of the 3rd annual Gippsland Women in Leadership Forum held in Traralgon last week. Organised by the Gippsland Environmental Agencies (GEA) Women in Leadership...

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Waterbug Blitz

5 November 2018

Waders had nets at the ready last week as community members participated in Waterbug ID training sessions as part of the National Waterbug Blitz at Swifts Creek and the Heyfield Wetlands. Presented...

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Paddle Power

22 October 2018

 The lower Mitchell River was a hub of activity last weekend as the East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (EGCMA) hosted a community paddle around Picnic Point. After welcome rain the...

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Let’s Talk Bass

10 September 2018

The East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (the EGCMA), Marlo Angling Club and Bairnsdale RSL Fishing Club have confirmed that ‘Bushy’ Busch will be guest speaker at the upcoming Let’s...

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Seedling ideas on Skull Creek

31 July 2018

With gloves at the ready, students from Lindenow Primary School celebrated National Tree Day last week with a visit to the upper reaches of Skull Creek. The grade 5’s & 6's planted over 300 native...

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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.