Articles tagged: CCMA
Waterway is set for restoration
Colac district community members have joined in on the journey to restore Barongarook Creek.
Searching for frog calls
Colac and district residents are being invited to connect with nature in their neighbourhood by recording frog calls throughout October, as part of Frog Month Victoria.
Storm surges test estuaries
This month’s heavy rain and storm surges has had significant impact on the region’s estuaries, with Corangamite Catchment Management Authority assessing the effectiveness of current processes to open local river mouths.
Celebrating value of local wetlands
The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority is encouraging the community to celebrate Ramsar Week 2024 next week - an event to increase awareness of the environmental significance of our local Ramsar wetland sites.
Lake Colac salinity flowing into river
Authorities are keeping a close watch on how high salinity levels in overflow water from Lake Colac are impacting on the Barwon River.
CCMA welcomes a new leader
A Colac environment authority will have a new leader, with Dr Amber Clarke to become the chief executive officer of the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority.
Wild Otways program a winner
Key stakeholders in a Corangamite Catchment Management Authority environmental program have gathered to celebrate the initiative’s success.
Habitats conserved at Apollo Bay sanctuary
Apollo Bay students have had a first-hand look at the importance of habitat conservation.
Special milestone for water watchers
A community water monitoring program has celebrated 30 years in the Colac district.
Hygiene measures to stop forest killer
A deadly mould that’s killing off forests in the Otway region has a new enemy – Colac Otway Shire Council staff.
Citizen science protects lake
Citizen science is playing a vital role in protecting the Colac district’s environment, an expert says.
Water hindering Barwon River works
Environment authorities hope to remove a river blockage that has been causing flooding near Forrest but can’t access the site while it’s too wet.
$6-million package for Otways environment
Protecting native bandicoots and potoroos as well as controlling feral deer, pig, cats and foxes is the focus on a new $6-million Otways initiative.
Catchment leaks $3 million
The Colac district’s waterway manager lost nearly $3 million during the past financial year as a dip in government contributions and increased outsourcing expenses hit its bottom line.
Meet your tiny neighbours
Step out into the back yard and see what creatures and plants are living in your garden.
