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West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority is responsible for waterway and catchment management across the south-east corner of Victoria, Australia. Environmental planning and on-ground works are undertaken in a socially responsive, environmentally sensitive manner in compliance with relevant Victorian legislation and in consultation with stakeholders.
The West Gippsland Region provides 95% of Victoria’s electricity, 60% of Melbourne’s water storage capacity, and 20% of Australia’s milk production.
Community, industry and government are working together to restore the health of the Thomson and Macalister Rivers and, ultimately, that of the Gippsland Lakes.
The Region’s catchments drain south to Anderson and Corner Inlets, and east to the Gippsland Lakes. Activities within the catchments alter water flows and quality, affecting the health of rivers and these internationally important wetlands. |
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MY VICTORIAN WATERWAY SURVEY
Catchment Management Authorities across Victoria are partnering with the Department of Sustainability and Environment on the Victorian River Health Social Benchmarking project. This project will build upon our waterway managers' understanding of community expectations, attitudes, and behaviours towards waterway management. Click here for further information
The 15minute survey is part of this world-first research project looking at the social importance of lakes, rivers, creeks, wetlands and estuaries. Survey link - Have Your Say - Gippsland's Waterways
BUSHFIRE RECOVERY
Caring for our Country Victorian Bushfire Recovery Program - advice on grants for fire affected areas can be provided by contacting the WGCMA office on 1300 094 262.
POST-FIRE RAINFALL - RISK TO LOCAL WATERWAYS
Link - Protecting River Health And Water Quality After Fire
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