Snowy River Community Event – Where the river meets the sea
Date: Wednesday 11 March 2026
Time: 12pm to 6pm
Location: Marlo Angling Club
The East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority is hosting a community event and presenting on the recent Snowy River flow trials. This is a free event and no registration is required. Activities include:
- Snowy River flow trials presentations – at both 1pm and 5pm in the Marlo Angling Club, EGCMA staff will present on the outcomes from the recent Snowy River flow trials.
- Guided walks – join EGCMA staff on a walk from the Marlo Angling Club with discussions around local flora and the estuary. These will depart at 2pm and 4pm.
- Arthur Rylah Institute – Arthur Rylah Institute scientists will be doing electrofishing demonstrations (weather dependent) and talking about the health of the Snowy River.
- Fishcare activities – there will be fishing activities hosted by Fishcare East Gippsland promoting responsible fishing practices. Join in a fishing workshop and have a go at casting a line from the jetty.
- Water Bug Identification – Wildlife Unlimited will be on hand to guide you through water bug identification, the importance them and their life cycles.
- Native plants – Moogji Aboriginal Council have a native Australian plant nursery in Orbost, open to the public, where they specialise in growing and nurturing a wide variety of indigenous species perfect for gardens or landscapes. A selection of their plants will be available on the day.
- Parks Victoria – join in activities with a Parks Ranger.
