Articles tagged: Corangamite Catchment Management Authority
Off-farm work for residents hurt by dry times
South-west farmers, farm workers and agricultural business employees impacted by ongoing drought conditions are invited to join a new round of an employment program.
‘Vulnerable’ lake running low
Corangamite Catchment Management Authority says it will take years of “significant rainfall” to improve the resilience of Lake Corangamite’s water levels.
Boards unite in priorities
Corangamite Catchment Management Authority and Wannon Water have strengthened their long-standing partnership with a new agreement.
Dispose of “loopy litter” and protect animals
The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority is reminding residents of the importance of taking simple steps when disposing of litter, after they removed a rubber band from the neck of a platypus in the Gellibrand River.
Second attempt made at Aire River estuary opening
A Colac environmental authority says it is working on reducing the need for land managers to artificially open estuaries.
Authority farewells members
Corangamite Catchment Management Authority has announced the departure of four board members, including the board chair.
Everyone plays a role with reconciliation
Corangamite Catchment Management Authority says members of the community “all have a role to play in reconciliation”.
Water authorities sign new vision
Corangamite Catchment Management Authority and Barwon Water will focus on improving the health of catchments and waterways across the Barwon region with a new shared vision.
Uniting for positive change
More than 70 representatives from local councils, government agencies, Traditional Owner corporations, Landcare, research and environment bodies and community groups have joined forces to identify nature and climate positive opportunities for the Corangamite region.
New guide for healthy hectares
A free, easy reference guide was released in Colac to help small landholders create productive and environmentally sustainable properties.
Lake’s water release continues
Authorities have released about 1800 megalitres from Lake Colac over the past six weeks, as the Lough Calvert Drainage Scheme continues.
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.
‘Conservative’ release from lake
Authorities say they are releasing “a very conservative” amount of water from Lake Colac through the Lough Calvert Drainage Scheme.
Let it flow: Floodgates to open in weeks
Authorities will release water from Lake Colac in a fortnight for the first time in almost 30 years, as the lake’s water level continues to rise.
Special milestone for water watchers
A community water monitoring program has celebrated 30 years in the Colac district.
Young scientists take a close look at river
Wind and rain couldn’t deter kids from becoming citizen scientists these school holidays with the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority.
Electric idea to count fish inside river
“Electrofishing” will help scientists survey fish populations in the Curdies River.
Barwon River flow flips
Water will stop flowing down the Barwon River’s west branch near Forrest so authorities can repair flood damage which had diverted the river through farmland.
Emissions cut for authority
The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority is on track to reach net zero carbon emissions for its operations by 2024.
Colac district catchment authority fosters support
The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority has begun a new chapter after launching a three-year term of its Community Engagement Network.
OVERFLOW ALERT: Authorities to make call on opening Lake Colac outflow
Experts will decide in coming days whether to open Lake Colac’s flood gates as the lake gets closer to peak capacity.
Otway project pays off
Officials in an environmental partnership across the Otways say the $6-million project is paying off for the region.
Dirty boots pose risk to bush
Vegetation disease dieback is causing a significant threat to the Otways, but an environment authority is encouraging people to play their part to reduce the risk of the disease.
