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Corangamite Catchment Management Authority

Locality: Colac, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5232 9100

Address: 64 Dennis Street 3250 Colac, VIC, Australia

Website: http://ccma.vic.gov.au

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25.01.2022 Applications are now OPEN for the ‘Community Environment Grants Program’ being delivered as part of the ‘Wild Otways Initiative’. The Grants Program will fund projects that demonstrate environmental outcomes through the delivery of the following on-ground works: Revegetation and supporting activities. ... Weed and pest animal control. Fencing and access track construction or improvement works that protect and manage environmental values; and Other habitat improvement works. Grants are OPEN to all community-based groups, local government authorities and Traditional Owners located between Bells Beach and Peterborough, and the Otway hinterland. Visit our website https://bit.ly/3nvfj30 for more information and check your eligibility to apply. This project received funding from the Australian Government. #CommunityEnvironmentGrantsProgram #landcare @envirogov

25.01.2022 From the underwater world to one that is firmly terrestrial, Theoné van der Merwe was forced to make a career detour when the pandemic hit. But it’s all worked out for the best. Theoné is one of many people to find a job through the Working for Victoria Agricultural Workforce Plan to date and, in the process, has learnt new skills that have helped set her up for future career opportunities. At the beginning of this year I was supposed to start an internship in marine biology..., but the pandemic put a pretty big dent in my plans. Instead, I’ve been given the opportunity to expand my skills. I’ve loved learning more about land conservation, especially agricultural land use. Find out more: agriculture.vic.gov.au/seasonalwork DELWP BarwonSouthWest Jobs Victoria Conservation Volunteers Australia Agriculture Victoria #workingforvictoria

24.01.2022 Estuaries are dynamic systems, there are intermittently opening or permanently open estuaries! The Barwon River estuary is constantly changing in size and shape and these changes are captured through EstuaryWatch photopoint monitoring. Photopoint Monitoring with EstuaryWatch is helpful to understand how an estuary is affected by changes to the entrance to the sea. ... Here at the Barwon River estuary at Ocean Grove, photopoint monitoring is capturing information about sand movement. Visit the EstuaryWatch website for more estuary mouth condition data http://www.estuarywatch.org.au/.

24.01.2022 Happy Friday, we are mooo-re then ready for the weekend! Check out the post below to see how our 'Sustainable Dairies' program is helping dairy farmers across our Region improve nutrient management, soil health and #biodiversity on the farm. Registrations are currently open for our next series of workshops! Register your attendance here: https://bit.ly/36MGkrQ ... #dairyfarmers #soilhealth #biodiversity

23.01.2022 Were Hiring! Are you: Unemployed in the Colac, Geelong, Ballarat region... Aged between 17 and 29 at the time of application Eligible to work for the Victorian government A young women 1-2 years postgraduate The government has endorsed the Working for Victoria Youth Employment program to employ 400-800 unemployed youth. Roles for up to 12 months fixed term at the Corangamite CMA Roles include: Finance Graduate Estuaries and Environmental Water Graduate Communications Graduate Environmental Management Graduate Data Analyst Graduate Environmental Statutory Planning Graduate- Floodplain Management More information can be found via our website: https://ccma.vic.gov.au/about-us/careers/ Apply now* by visiting the Working for Victoria Website https://www.vic.gov.au/workingforvictoria scroll down to Im looking for work, hit Apply for Work and then registering via Sidekicker App to find the opportunities. Please tag, comment, and share this post through your networks. This is an incredible opportunity, we are excited to have a few young Graduates join our team.

23.01.2022 Im so proud to support Bellarine Landcare and the remnant tree project. Remnant trees, or old paddock trees, are the remnants of the former bush which once c...loaked the Bellarine. With funding from the Australian Government Communities Environment Program, landholders with old indigenous trees are invited to come forward and work with Bellarine Landcare to protect trees currently on site and undertake revegetation. Its hoped one day we can line the Bellarine once again with beautiful Yellow and Red Gums!

23.01.2022 Barwon River Canoe Landing works Over the next four months, we will be installing a new canoe landing at the Balyang Sanctuary on the Barwon River. Works will commence in September and are due to be completed by December 2020.... The canoe landing will be temporarily unavailable during this period. This new landing will provide more opportunities for people to access the river through enhanced features and an improved design. The key features include graded access to the landing, a recycled plastic kayak launch ramp, new large craft roller, and new and improved deck that allows for safer use at various river levels. This project is being funded through the Victorian State Governments Boosting Recreational Water Use Initiative, in partnership with City of Greater Geelong and Victorian Fisheries Authority Appropriate signage has been placed at Balyang Sanctuary outlining the works and temporary closure. We apologise for any inconvenience this has caused, we will keep you updated as the works get underway.

22.01.2022 WERE HIRING (24 positions, based out of Colac and Greater Geelong) 24 jobs have been created in a partnership with Conservation Volunteers Australia to employ individuals for environmental and agricultural project work over the next 6 months. These positions will help improve land health across the Corangamite region through planting shelterbelts and riparian vegetation, fencing of remnant vegetation, weed control, soil sampling and water quality monitoring. ... This project is funded by the Victorian Governments $500m Working for Victoria initiative. Interested parties should be open to working outside and undertaking physical activities. To apply for roles, register at www.vic.gov.au/workingforvictoria #WorkingforVic Agriculture Victoria

22.01.2022 Did you know that there are more than 5,000 plants and 1,200 vertebrate animals native to Victoria? Today is Threatened Species Day, a day when we can all learn about our native flora and fauna and commit to their protection, so we thought wed take the time to introduce you to just a few of these species. Were proud to work with conservationists, researchers and volunteers every day to protect our native plants, animals, and ecosystems. While how we work has changed over t...he last few months, our commitment to protecting our environment hasnt, and were working harder than ever. #ThreatenedSpeciesDay #TSDay2020 #CMAsGetItDone

21.01.2022 Crawark-crawark-crok-crok- goes the Growling Grass Frog... Do you know who lives in your Grassy Eucalypt Woodlands? The Grassy Eucalypt Woodlands in the Victorian Volcanic Plains provide critical habitat for a variety of threatened species like our favourite green frog. The Grassy Eucalypt Woodlands project is supported by the Corangamite CMA, through funding from the Australian Governments National Landcare Program.... This project will run until 2023. #VVP #GrassyEucalyptWoodlands #NLP #LandcareAus

21.01.2022 Central Highlands Water are HIRING (10 positions, based out of Ballarat) 10 jobs have been created in a joint partnership with Central Highlands Water to employ individuals for environmental project work over the next 6 months. ... These positions will focus on completing on-ground land and waterway health improvement projects within the catchment and improving recreational infrastructure at reservoirs and parks within our shared region. This includes weeding, fence construction, and upgrading and installing pathways and signage. This project is funded by the Victorian Governments $500m Working for Victoria initiative. Interested parties should be open to working outside and undertaking physical activities. To apply for roles, register at www.vic.gov.au/workingforvictoria #WorkingforVic

20.01.2022 WE NEED YOUR HELP! Over the weekend our Region received a large amount of rainfall and filled our rivers nice and full! The Leigh River at Shelford peaked above the Minor Flood Level on Sunday afternoon and is now receding. Inverleigh is expected to have peaked late Sunday night/Monday morning and is also receding. An active flood advice is in effect for the area.... Remember to stay informed on flood warnings and advice at emergency.vic.gov.au and bom.gov.au and never drive, ride or walk through floodwaters. As the Floodplain Management Authority for the region, the Corangamite CMA compiles data from flood events to inform future studies and emergency management. We are hoping Inverleigh locals can share their observations with us! Things that can help - Photos - Descriptions (e.g. breakout points, flood extents) - Gauge Board readings/photos with the time of observation Remember to stay out of floodwaters and stay safe. Do not attempt to read gauge boards that are unsafe or risk your own safety to capture a photo. Please share this post if you think someone you might know can help.

20.01.2022 One of the many gems hidden amongst our Grassy Eucalypt Woodlands. There is something spectacular about the colour of the Chocolate Lily, don't you agree? Click the following link: https://ccma.vic.gov.au//grassy-eucalypt-stewardship-prog/ to learn about how our Grassy Eucalypt Woodland Stewardship Program is working with landholders to protect this endangered community and all the gems hidden in it! ... CCMA Project Officer Nicole Thornton #grassyeucalyptwoodlands #hiddengems #chocolatelily

19.01.2022 - The Striped Legless Lizard - Animal of the Grassy Eucalypt Woodlands The Striped Legless Lizard is a thin snake-like lizard that surprisingly, is related to geckos. They are non-poisonous and can grow up to an impressive 30cm in length. This legless lizard can be differentiated from snakes by the stripes along the entire length of the body, distinct ear openings, small hind limb flaps, broad fleshy tongues and extremely long tails. Striped Legless Lizards (Delma Impar)... are residents of native grasslands and grassy woodlands of the VVP. Still, they are rarely seen as they shelter in soil cracks, in crevices under rocks, in the base of grass tussocks, or under the artificial substrate. This lizard is mainly diurnal (active during the day) and can sometimes be seen sun-basking on tussocks, generally from late spring to early autumn, with peak activity in November and December. These long-lived lizards feed on invertebrates such as crickets, grasshoppers, spiders and centipedes. The females lay 2 elongated parchment-shelled eggs, that are deposited under rocks or in soil cavities in late spring or early summer; these hatch after 6-7 weeks. Habitat degradation and destruction, predation by native predators (snakes, other lizards and raptors) as well as introduced predators (foxes and cats) are the main threats to the survival of these lizards. We are excited to hear if you have seen Striped Legless Lizards in your patch of Grassy Eucalypt Woodlands! Our Victorian Volcanic Plain Grassy Eucalypt Woodlands Project will support private landholders to improve the condition, connectivity and extent of these critically endangered woodlands. The Geelong Field Naturalists Club is a valued partner for this project. This project is supported by Corangamite CMA, through funding from the Australian Governments National Landcare Program. This project will run until 2023. Geelong Field Naturalists Club #VVP #GrassyEucalyptWoodlands #NLP #LandcareAus #GeelongFieldNaturalistsClub #leglesslizard

17.01.2022 - The Golden Sun Moth - *Habitat the Grassy Eucalypt Woodlands. The Golden Sun Moth is critically endangered and can be mistaken for a butterfly. Adult Golden Sun Moths (Synemon plana) are most active on sunny, relatively still, hot days during late spring to early summer when they have a flight period of only a few days during their breeding season. ... The female Golden Sun Moth lays eggs in the base of the host plant where the larva may spend two to three years underground feeding on the plant roots. After pupation, the adult Sun Moths emerge and live for one to four days. This is because they do not have functional mouthparts and so, are unable to feed. During the breeding season, adult females flash their brightly coloured hindwings to attract the males who patrol the native grasslands in search of a mate. It is usually the adult males you see flying over grasslands because females rarely fly and are thought to walk between tussocks during display and egg-laying. After mating, the females lay their eggs and die. Only a fraction of the native grasslands which existed prior to European settlement remains today. This beautiful Sun Moth is dependent on its native host plant, Wallaby Grass (Rytidosperma species), making protection of our native grasslands and grassy woodlands vital to its survival. We are excited to hear if you have seen Golden Sun Months in your patch of Grassy Eucalypt Woodland! Our Victorian Volcanic Plain Grassy Eucalypt Woodlands Project will support private landholders to improve the condition, connectivity and extent of these critically endangered woodlands. The Geelong Field Naturalists Club is a valued partner for this project. This project is supported by Corangamite CMA, through funding from the Australian Governments National Landcare Program. This project will run until 2023. Geelong Field Naturalists Club #VVP #GrassyEucalyptWoodlands #NLP #LandcareAus #GeelongFieldNaturalistsClub #goldensunmoths

17.01.2022 The aim of this project initiative is to provide more opportunities to allow for a greater range of recreational users to access the Barwon River through Geelong. This will be achieved by modifying and enhancing existing structures within the Barwon River to increase the accessibility and improve safety. The new and enhanced landing at Balyang Sanctuary will provide more stable access to the river at various levels with an extended landing being fitted with better suited ...materials. It will also feature a recycled plastic assisted kayak launch ramp and a more gradual access ramp down to the landing from the walking trail. This structure will allow for many forms of unpowered water craft including canoeing, rowing, kayaking, outriggers and dragon boats. DELWP BarwonSouthWest City of Greater Geelong Victorian Fisheries Authority

17.01.2022 Happy National Agriculture Day! We were thrilled to have our 'Sustainable Dairies Project' featured in National Landcare Program's biodiversity month campaign in September! This project is helping dairy farmers across our Region improve nutrient management, soil health and #biodiversity on the farm. Registrations are currently open for our next series of workshops! ... Register your attendance here: https://bit.ly/36MGkrQ #AgDay #AgDayAu #dairyfarmers #soilhealth #biodiversity WestVic Dairy Agriculture Victoria

16.01.2022 Applications for the ‘Community Environment Grants Program’ being delivered as part of the ‘Wild Otways Initiative’ are still OPEN! Are you a part of a community group that is passionate about delivering on-ground environmental works and is looking for funding? Do you reside between Bells Beach and Peterborough, and the Otways hinterland? ... If so, visit our website https://ccma.vic.gov.au//community-environment-grants-pro/ for more information and check your eligibility to apply. Lewis Buchanann This project received funding from the Australian Government. #CommunityEnvironmentGrantsProgram #landcare @envirogov

16.01.2022 With the longer days of summer approaching, now’s the perfect time to reconnect, recharge and feel reinvigorated by volunteering in nature. We are excited to be partnering with Parks Victoria for the Volunteering in Nature: Summer Series 2020! Our Citizen Science Team will be presenting a live webinar 'Catchment to Coast Citizen Science' at 2pm tomorrow! To find out more about our event or any of the other events, including Q&A panels, marine and park-based activities, skill-based training sessions, self-guided activities and more visit: https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/volunteering-summer-series.

16.01.2022 FINAL CALL TO JOIN OUR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT NETWORK AND HAVE YOUR SAY ON NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Do not miss out on this chance to learn, engage, connect and most importantly contribute to protecting our regions natural assets. Applications to apply for our Community Engagement Network will CLOSE 5PM THIS FRIDAY. ... Apply via this link: https://bit.ly/39QyTzn #wewantyourhelp #communityengagement #applynow

16.01.2022 An important message from the Victorian Government. #weareinthistogether

16.01.2022 Do you have Grassy Eucalypt Woodlands of the Victorian Volcanic Plains on your property? We are calling for EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST from private landholders with Grassy Eucalypt Woodlands on the VVP who want to protect and enhance this critically endangered community. Do you live within the project area of our Grassy Eucalypt Woodlands Stewardship Program? East of Shelford, to the western flanks of the You Yangs, from Inverleigh in the south and up to Meredith in the nort...h? Do you want to learn more about this critically endangered community and discover the plants and animals that call your woodlands home? If so, call 1800-002262 to learn more about the program or send us your EOI by 30 October 2020 to [email protected]. Visit https://bit.ly/2R0QRrW to find out more. Our Grassy Eucalypt Woodlands Project will improve the condition, connectivity and extent of these critically endangered woodlands through this land stewardship program This project is supported by Corangamite CMA, through funding from the Australian Governments National Landcare Program. This project will run until 2023. #VVP #GrassyEucalyptWoodlands #NLP #LandcareAus

15.01.2022 - The striking Swift Parrot - *Habitat the Grassy Eucalypt Woodlands. The striking Swift Parrot is listed as endangered and has a very high risk of extinction in the wild. The Swift Parrot (Lathamus discolour) breeds only in Tasmania. The entire population then flies across the Bass Strait to mainland SE Australia to forage on the flowering eucalypts in open forests and woodlands from autumn to late winter. These forest and woodlands provide critical habitat for the Swift... Parrots between their breeding seasons. On the mainland, the Swift Parrot is nomadic, dispersing widely depending on where the food is. You can see these parrots in our Grassy Eucalypt Woodlands of the Victorian Volcanic Plain, feeding on large mature flowering eucalypts. They love the nectar in these flowers and also eat some psyllids and lerps (sap-sucking bugs), seeds and other flowers. Sadly, habitat loss and fragmentation from firewood harvesting, clearing for residential and agricultural developments, attrition of old-growth trees and lack of regeneration are serious threats to the survival of the Swift Parrot. We are excited to hear if you have seen or heard Swift Parrots in your patch of Grassy Eucalypt Woodlands. Our Victorian Volcanic Plain Grassy Eucalypt Woodlands Project will support private landholders to improve the condition, connectivity and extent of these critically endangered woodlands. The Geelong Field Naturalists Club is a valued partner for this project. This project is supported by Corangamite CMA, through funding from the Australian Governments National Landcare Program. This project will run until 2023. GFNC photo credit #VVP #GrassyEucalyptWoodlands #NLP #LandcareAus #GeelongFieldNaturalistsClub #swiftparrot

14.01.2022 Our rivers, lakes and estuaries are special. Ensuring that a diverse range of people are being engaged to help protect these areas is also special. Applications for our Community Engagement Network still remain open! Click on the following link for more information: https://bit.ly/2XkHTZq Alison Poulitt

14.01.2022 - The Fat-tailed Dunnart - *Habitat the Grassy Eucalypt Woodlands. The Fat-tailed Dunnart is a mouse-sized native marsupial but it is not related to the House Mouse. These nocturnal marsupials are closely related to quolls and Tasmanian devils, and consume a carnivorous diet, feeding mainly on small invertebrates such as beetles, spiders, slaters. True to their name, the Fat-Tailed Dunnart use their tail to store body fat when food is abundant and may lose their swollen tai...l appearance over winter when food becomes scarce. Fat-tailed Dunnarts occupy a variety of habitats including open woodland, low shrublands and arid shrublands. In Victoria, the Fat-tailed Dunnart is found in the western part of the State, calling the Victorian Volcanic Plain home. The tussocks, rocks, logs and cracking clay soils of the Grassy Eucalypt Woodlands provides critical habitat for this tiny marsupial. Vegetation clearing and loss of habitat have impacted upon their shelter and food resources. Predation by feral animals (cats and foxes) threatens the survival of many of Australians small mammals, including the Fat-tailed Dunnart. We are excited to hear if you have seen Fat-tailed Dunnarts in your patch of Grassy Eucalypt Woodlands. Our Victorian Volcanic Plain Grassy Eucalypt Woodlands Project will support private landholders to improve the condition, connectivity and extent of these critically endangered woodlands. The Geelong Field Naturalists Club is a valued partner for this project. This project is supported by Corangamite CMA, through funding from the Australian Governments National Landcare Program. This project will run until 2023. Geelong Field Naturalists Club #VVP #GrassyEucalyptWoodlands #NLP #LandcareAus #GeelongFieldNaturalistsClub #TheFattailedDunnart

14.01.2022 An important message from the Victorian Government. #weareinthistogether

13.01.2022 This is a fantastic opportunity to be apart of shaping the future of our amazing Great Ocean Road! Expressions of interest will close on August 2nd.

12.01.2022 Platypus love good water quality and burrowing habitat, so if your daily stretch of the legs (close to home!) is near a local waterway you may spot one of these... little cuties. The first two images are from last November, when we spent the morning beside the Barwon River with Dr Geoff Williams from the Australian Platypus Conservancy (Official), learning how to use the Australian Platypus Monitoring App. The last is a shot captured by @platypus_protector To learn more about platypus check out platypus.asn.au #citizenscienceathome #ccmacitizenscience #throwbackthursdays #cmasgetitdone

12.01.2022 It’s Meet the team Monday where we meet one of our Working for Victoria Crew members employed by CCMA and CVA as part of the Victorian Government’s Working for Victoria jobs program. Meet Cass Peliso. With a passion for conservation works and an eagerness to use her Bachelor of Wildlife and Conservation degree, Cass didn't think twice about applying when this job was advertised. ... When asked what it meant to her to be a part of the CCMA/CVA Working for Victoria Crew. Cass replied, Being a part of this CCMA/CVA Working for Victoria Crew has allowed me to grow my skillset and pave the way into my dream career as a Park Ranger. I have enjoyed meeting people who share a passion for environmental works, we are learning from one another daily. Welcome to the Crew, Cass- we are lucky to have you. #MeettheteamMonday #workingforvictoria #CurdiesRiver #CCMACVA

12.01.2022 Do you possess a passion and love for nature? Do you enjoy being outdoors and surrounding yourself with wildlife? If so, than you are just what we are looking for! Applications to apply to join our Community Engagement Network are still open .. but hurry they will close next Friday! Apply via the link below.. https://bit.ly/2XkHTZq

11.01.2022 Nominations are still OPEN for our Landcare Volunteer Recognition Program. Get involved and nominate your local members, favourite group or sub groups. We need your help to recognise the amazing work that gets done daily across our region. ... To nominate and find out more please click on the following link: https://bit.ly/2LDY0vu. #landcarerecognition #CCMArecogniseslandcaresupport

11.01.2022 Every year in celebration of NAIDOC Week the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples flag is raised to fly high in front of the CCMA office in Colac. This year CCMA staff joined virtually as CEO John Riddiford led the flag-raising. A few words from John, "This year's theme 'Always Was, Always Will Be' acknowledges that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years; managing the land - the biggest estate on earth - to sustainably provide for their future. All of their practices, spirituality and cultural traditions, hold a special place for all of us at the CCMA; as we work to protect our Region, share its natural bounty and to keep our natural resources in a better condition for the future generation".

11.01.2022 #Fridayfact South-west Victoria is the biggest of eight dairy regions in Australia, contributing over $4 billion across the whole supply chain (30% of the regions economy)! Check out the below post, we are thrilled to be featured in National Landcare Program s #biodiversitymonth campaign. #dairyfarming #sustainabledairies #biodiversitymonth

11.01.2022 Need to get tested for coronavirus but worried about missing work? Help is available. A $300 payment will be provided for workers who miss out on wages because they need to stay home. If you test positive or are a close contact of someone who does, a further $1500 is available. ... Staying Apart Keeps Us Together. #wearamask #COVID19

11.01.2022 SPOT-TAILED QUOLL #threatenedspeciesoftheOtwayRegion Also known as the Tiger Quoll or Native Cat, the Spot-tailed Quoll is the largest marsupial carnivore on mainland Australia and can be found in our Otway Region. The Tiger Quoll is coloured light to dark golden brown to almost black with conspicuous white spots on its body and tail. Males are larger than females and have a head-body length between 380-760mm with a tail length of 370-55mm. Wow! ... The Spot-tailed Quoll occupies a range of forest habitats, including our Otway Ranges. Some threats to the Tiger Quoll include, foxes and cats. The Australian Government Wild Otway initiative is a three-year $6m commitment towards threatened species management and pest animal control in the greater Otway’s region. This project received funding from the Australian Government. Jenssen.N

11.01.2022 A candid shot of CCMA Project Officer Jess Lill out in the field conducting a site assessment for our ‘Grassy Eucalypt Woodlands Stewardship Project’. We are still calling for EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST from landholders with remnant grassy eucalypt woodlands who want to help protect and enhance this endangered community. Visit https://ccma.vic.gov.au//grassy-eucalypt-stewardship-prog/ to find out more.... This project is supported by Corangamite CMA, through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program. This project will run until 2023. #VVP #GrassyEucalyptWoodlands #NLP #LandcareAus

10.01.2022 One of our CCMA Project Officer's had a curious "neighhh-bour" inquire into how we are conducting site assessments for our 'Grassy Eucalypt Woodlands Stewardship Program'. If you are also curious, visit https://ccma.vic.gov.au/.../grassy-eucalypt-stewardship.../ to find out more. CCMA Project Officer Nicole Thornton ... This project is supported by Corangamite CMA, through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program. This project will run until 2023. #VVP #GrassyEucalyptWoodlands #NLP #LandcareAus

09.01.2022 In the spirit of #factfriday enjoy this tasty fact.. South-west Victoria is the biggest of eight dairy regions in Australia, contributing over $4 billion across the whole supply chain (30% of the regions economy)! Our Sustainable Dairies Program is assisting dairy farmers to use best practice farming techniques that will help improve soil health and biodiversity. Workshops will start again in late 2020 and interested farmers can contact the Corangamite CMA on 1800 002 262. ... The Sustainable Dairies program will run for another three years. This project is supported by the Corangamite CMA, through funding from the Australian Governments National Landcare Program. #landcare #NLP #soilhealth Landcare Australia Agriculture Victoria WestVic Dairy

09.01.2022 Do you reside in the Corangamite Region and have a passion for natural resource management? If so, then we want to hear from you! Dont miss out, our application closing date is 5pm next Friday! ... Apply via the below link: https://bit.ly/2XkHTZq #haveyoursay #applynow #communityengagement

08.01.2022 In case you missed it...

08.01.2022 One of the many gems in our Region. #vicnature #otwayforrest #corangamitecatchment

07.01.2022 We are looking for individuals who possess a passion and love for the environment to join our Community Engagement Network. Applications will close July 31.

07.01.2022 THANK YOU We would like to extend a huge thank you to the more than 600 landholders who filled in and returned our Social Benchmarking Survey.... This feedback provides valuable insight and allows the CCMA to hear the social, economic and environmental issues that matter most to landholders. Most importantly the feedback will drive planning and investment in natural resource management across the Corangamite region. #Communityengagement #surveyresults #thankyouall

07.01.2022 For over two decades, Victoria’s CMAs have been delivering land, water and biodiversity programs that not only protect and enhance landscapes but support thriving communities. The past 12-18 months have challenged us all in so many ways and CMAs have been proud to use their trademark reliability, leadership and innovation to support organisations, communities and individuals to keep moving forward. The Victorian CMAs’ Action and Achievements Report 2019-20 highlights the ...impact that this work is having in local communities and within local ecosystems. It’s a great read, full of stories of the people we are proud to work with. Check it out at https://bit.ly/2OF2ln9. #CMAsGetItDone Lisa Neville MP Lily D'Ambrosio MP DELWP BarwonSouthWest

07.01.2022 National Tree Day started in 1996 and more than 3.8 million people have planted 23 million trees and plants. In celebration of National Tree Day, we encourage you all to go out into your backyard and #HugaTreeforNTD. Research conducted by National Tree Day shows it will make you feel better. ... - Koala Campaign

07.01.2022 We are a proud sponsor of the Sustainable Dairy Awards

06.01.2022 Our Sustainable Dairies program is calling for Expressions of Interest! If you dairy farm in our Region, you’re invited to register your interest in a WestVic Dairy workshop series (details below). You don’t want to miss this! Register here: http://bit.ly/34aJohe

06.01.2022 One of the many magical gems in our Region

05.01.2022 Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Here are just a few of the wonderful women of science at the Corangamite CMA. #Science needs #women

04.01.2022 #BiodiversityMonth

04.01.2022 Put on your creative thinking caps and get colouring! This years 2020 theme is: Reimagining our Water Future! We encourage all our young citizen scientists to take part in this fantastic activity, in celebration of upcoming National Water Week. #NWW #Citizenscientists

04.01.2022 This online information session is happening TODAY from 1pm-2pm. This session will provide all the requirements for applying for funding through the 'Community Environment Grants Program' being delivered as part of the ‘Wild Otways Initiative’. Local government authorities, Traditional Owners and community groups, interested in applying for funding are encouraged to attend. ... The session will cover: Eligibility Key dates How to apply Required Information Questions Register your attendance here: https://bit.ly/3lFqDc3. This project received funding from the Australian Government. #CommunityEnvironmentGrantsProgram #landcare @envirogov

03.01.2022 CONTRIBUTE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF LONG-TERM ENVIRONMENT PROJECTS We're currently undergoing the renewal of our Regional Catchment Strategy (RCS)! What does this mean? The RCS defines a long-term vision and outcomes for land, water and biodiversity management within our Region. ... We are looking for interested community members to attend local online workshops to help us protect and enhance the natural assets within our Region. To find out more and to register your interest in attending go to https://bit.ly/3a1rmkF. #wewantyourinput #haveyoursay #regionalcatchmentstrategy #environmentalprotection

02.01.2022 The Australian Government is inviting applications for projects to deliver services under the National Landcare Program Smart Farms Small Grants Round 4. Further details can be found below. #smartfarms #sustainablepractices

02.01.2022 Another special gem in our region.

01.01.2022 Our friends over at Bellarine Landcare are hosting a webinar series "Ramsar Wetlands: The Treasure on our Doorstep". The webinar series highlights the values of our local wetlands! Use the below link to register! You'd be crazy to miss this. https://www.eventbrite.com/.../ramsar-wetlands-the...

01.01.2022 No, our field officer, Tony Byrne, is not just lying down on the job. He's actually trying to identify one of our native species for our Grassy Eucalypt Woodlands project. We do transects to identify what species are found along the measuring tape, and work out what plants are living in that remnant grassy woodland area. This project is supported by Corangamite CMA, through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program. This project will run until 20...23. #VVP #GrassyEucalyptWoodlands #NLP #LandcareAus

01.01.2022 Happy #Wrensday

01.01.2022 ITS HERE #PloverAppreciationDay ! Were so excited to re-share this wonderful animation highlighting the threats and challenges that #HoodedPlovers face. Easily, these will be the best 6 minutes of your day/week/year! Enjoy! Credit: Laura X Tan and Dan Tan Music ... This project is supported by BirdLife Australia and Glenelg Hopkins CMA, through funding from National Landcare Program. #PloverAppreciationDay #PAD2019 #ProtectingHoodedPlover https://www.youtube.com/watch

01.01.2022 Community Environment Grants Program Information Session: Monday 23rd November. This online information session will be held next Monday from 1pm-2pm. This session will provide all the requirements for applying for funding through the 'Community Environment Grants Program' being delivered as part of the ‘Wild Otways Initiative’. Local government authorities, Traditional Owners and community groups, interested in applying for funding are encouraged to attend. ... The session will cover: Eligibility Key dates How to apply Required Information Questions Register your attendance here: https://bit.ly/3lFqDc3. This project received funding from the Australian Government. #CommunityEnvironmentGrantsProgram #landcare @envirogov