WEST GIPPSLAND CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
Protecting and enhancing
West Gippsland’s natural environment
NEWS
Visit our latest news section.
Visit the project page to keep informed and to sign up to our newsletter.
View our Achievements Brochure for 2021 and our Annual Report for 2021-22.
Yarram Yarram Landcare - Vacancies
Two unique vacancies to support local communities in the Yarram region are currently being advertised, both offering a great opportunity to enjoy a supported work life balance, based in Yarram.
Expression of Interest for Contractor Panel
We are inviting expressions of interest from contractors for our panel of preferred contractors to undertake works as required for a period of three years. This EOI will close at 4pm, Friday 14 April, 2023.
Victorian Landcare Grants now open
The latest round of the Victorian Landcare Grants are now open to environmental volunteer groups, including Landcare groups and networks for projects that enhance and restore our land and natural environment.
FLOOD ADVICE & WORKS ON WATERWAYS
We are responsible for floodplain management in the West Gippsland region. Our role is to give advice that encourages appropriate development and reduces the impacts of flooding on life, property and infrastructure.
OUR REGION
The Tanjil, Latrobe, Macalister and Thomson river systems all receive water for the environment. You can:
We complete projects within and across Landscape Priority Areas. Work is also done outside LPAs as these areas have a flow on effect to the priority areas and contribute the health of our region.
You can view details of these projects:
FOR FARMERS
Many farmers are working in challenging economic and environmental conditions. Rising costs, climate change, and new technology are all impacting how farms are run. We sometimes have funding for landholders available to protect waterways which can also help improve farm productivity.
There are many ways you can improve your property including working with Landcare, improving your soil, fencing and revegetating waterways, and improving drainage. We currently have limited funding available for approved works in priority areas.
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Success Stories
Climate Risk in Agriculture Conference – Papers and videos available.
Gippslandscapes Podcast – Local stories of people doing great things on the land.
It's rewarding to see the difference we can make when we work with landholders.
- Matt, WGCMA
GETTING INVOLVED
Working in partnership with others is something we strive to do well. You will find many examples of collaboration and ways to get involved in protecting and enhancing our catchments throughout this website, but especially here in our getting involved section. We hope you are inspired.
The video provides a landholder’s perspective of revegetation and river management, with Gavin Egan.
ABOUT US
Our organisation was established by the state government in 1997 to manage land and water resources in the West Gippsland region. We take this role seriously and our aim as a leader in natural resource management is to inspire partnerships and action to achieve improved catchment health.
The video shows flood recovery work on the Macalister River.
Contact Us
West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority
If your query is regarding flood information, please visit our flood advice information page.
Traralgon Office:
16 Hotham Street TRARALGON
Postal Address: PO Box 1374 TRARALGON Victoria 3844 Australia
Open: Mon – Fri – 8.30am to 4.30pm
Phone: 1300 094 262
Leongatha Office:
Corner Young and Bair Streets LEONGATHA