THE GLENELG HOPKINS CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY PROTECTS AND ENHANCES THE LAND, WATER AND BIODIVERSITY ACROSS 26,910 SQ KM OF VICTORIA’S SOUTH-WEST.

Acknowledgement of Country

Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management Authority proudly acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Victoria and their rich cultural diversity and intrinsic connection to country. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and future. We also recognise and acknowledge the contribution, interest and rights that Traditional Owners and Aboriginal communities have in land and water management. We value our partnerships with them, for the health of people and Country.

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In focus

Grasslands of the Victorian Volcanic Plains

This $5 million, 5-year project is monitoring and assessing the grasslands, and aiming to improve management techniques, including how fire plays a key role in their management.

The project has also supported the recovery of the endangered Button Wrinklewort plant which has led to some new and reintroduction activities. Including affectionately naming the plant ‘Button’ and it having it’s own Facebook page

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Southwest Victorian Irrigation Development Guidelines

The Southwest Victorian Irrigation Development Guidelines help make our agricultural region even more sustainable: economically, productively and environmentally.

As well as there being a range of values recognised by the wider community for a healthy agricultural industry, environment and culture, there are also a range of legislative and procedural requirements to uphold as part of irrigation development applications.

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