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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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Connecting classrooms to the catchment

13 December 2023

Nothing sparks curiosity and understanding in children quite like the touch and feel of real wildlife. Last week, the East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (CMA) teamed up with Black Snake...

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Joey Scouts make a leap for nature

24 November 2023

Bairnsdale Joey Scouts combined fun and conservation in an exciting activity to support local frog species. The East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority visited the Joey Scouts group to show them...

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Seagrass Trials

22 November 2023

Whilst many are busy with veggies this time of year, we are planting seagrass! Zostera mulleri is the species we are trialling in an underwater garden patch in the Gippsland Lakes.Harvesting rhizomes...

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Unlocking Water Wisdom

10 November 2023

EGCMA Staff Kim Allan, Bridget Potts and Bryce Watts-Parker at the Beechworth Three East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (CMA) staff travelled over the mountain to attend the 23rd Wise Waterways...

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Bushfire Recovery Projects So Far

25 October 2023

Significant efforts have been invested in bushfire recovery over the past three years, and more work is being done. The East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (CMA) continues to invest in...

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Landcare Report Card 2022

18 October 2023

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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.