Monitoring moths to make fat bats
Portland is home to one of Australia’s critically endangered mammals, the Southern Bent-wing Bat. These microbats reside in caves beneath Point Danger Coastal Reserve and Bats Ridge Wildlife Reserve...
Estuary Seagrass mapping to begin
The seagrass meadows of Victoria southwest estuaries will be the focus a new $350,000 research project being undertaken by Glenelg Hopkins CMA in conjunction with Deakin University. The ‘Assessing...
Water for the environment – Seasonal Watering plan out now
Being ready to respond to what waterways, and the plants and animals that depend on them need following widespread flooding is a key aspect of the Seasonal Watering Plan 2023-24 released by the Victorian...
25 years of actions and achievements
For 25 years, Victoria’s CMAs have delivered land, water and biodiversity programs that not only enhance and protect our environment but support thriving communities. Victoria’s CMAs and...
All abilities kayak launch opened in Warrnambool
Warrnambool’s Merri River is now accessible to people of all abilities with the opening of the kayak pontoon on Woodend Road. The floating pontoon has all ability access which provides for...
Which waterbugs are in the Warrnambool waterways?
Knowing what’s in the waterways before beginning any project work is a key part of the Glenelg Hopkins CMA’s understanding of how its projects influence native species. But it’s not always about...
Tree guard partnership benefitting more than plants
Many hands are making light work of setting up the 8000 tree guards needed for the Glenelg Hopkins CMA’s Rivers of Warrnambool Flagship Waterways project. Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management Authority...
Boat ramp upgrades for Fitzroy River and Sandy Waterholes
Getting out on the water will be made easier and more accessible on the Fitzroy River and Glenelg River after the announcement of the Better Boating Victoria Recreational Boating Grants. Minister for...
A decade of environmental flows for Glenelg River
The Glenelg River has been receiving environmental flows for the best part of a decade, and recently, the community group who participates in the decision making around the river’s flows noted how the...
Get on Board
Nominations are now open for positions on the Glenelg Hopkins CMA Board. There are five position on the Board which will be part of the nomination / application process in 2023. About CMAs Catchment...
