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25.01.2022 The International River Foundation is holding their 23rd International Riversymposium online for the first time, between 10-12 November! Riversymposium is a unique global forum for river managers, policy developers, scientists, consultants, students, NGOs, indigenous and community organisations and business and industry representatives to collaborate to improve the sustainable management of river basins all over the world. For more information click here:

23.01.2022 Tomorrow Feb 2nd is World Wetlands Day and this year it marks 50 years since the signing of the Ramsar treaty to protect significant wetland sites. To celebrate online share a photo of your favourite wetland, wetland selfie or wetland bird here : World Wetlands Day 2021 - Photo Action Act for Birds and on the RBMS Facebook page. Or to celebrate in person and if you live in Victoria, then register here (https://buff.ly/3ct4yf6) to save the date for Breakfast with the birds... to be held February 28th at Hird Swamp, part of the Kerang Wetlands Ramsar site with North Central CMA and RBMS in Victoria. A great opportunity to get into the regions for the weekend, stay/camp and enjoy this magnificent site and support our local communities. #wetlandsandwater #worldwetlandsday #ramsar #restorewetlands

22.01.2022 This World Rivers Day the RBMS invites you to join us for a one-day free virtual River Fest to celebrate the 'Waterways in Our Communities' on Tuesday 29 September. Joined by keynote speakers Prof Ian Rutherfurd and Dr. Siwan Lovett are a host of speakers covering a variety of fascinating topics over the course of the day - including dryland river management, riverine ecology, connectivity and cultural water, extreme events, and communities and their special waterways. With ...a few international guest presentations as well, it is sure to be a celebration worth attending! Register through the following link: https://buff.ly/33m5JXQ #RiverFest2020 #RBMSRiverFest #WorldRiversDay #Waterwaysinourcommunities

19.01.2022 A few weeks ago RBMS Committee members Jess, Apanie and Emily (on behalf of the RBMS) attended the Melbourne Water Kids Teaching Kids (KTK) Gala Dinner, to celebrate the wonderful achievements of the 2020 KTK Virtual Conference. The RBMS had the opportunity to sponsor Clifton Creek Primary School (CRPP) to attend the Virtual Conference held last last year. Thank you to Rhiannon (NSW Chapter Lead) for mentoring CCPR through the process.... Over 60 schools from around Australia came together to focus on climate solutions to build a better tomorrow, with attention on rehabilitating environmentally damaged areas. Clifton Creek Primary School produced a video about their loss during the recent bush fires and their resilience as they move forward after these devastating events. A video link is available here: https://buff.ly/2MhbXTF #RBMS #KTKCon2020

18.01.2022 Please join our us for our upcoming 'Urban Streams' webinar between 1-2 pm on the 6th of May 2021, with special guests, Rhys Coleman (Melbourne Water), Matthew Burns and Wei (Daniel) Xu (The University of Melbourne). Rhys will shed light on the "Potential impacts of future urban growth and climate change on platypus in Greater Melbourne. Followed by Matthew and Daniel, whose research group were recently awarded an ARC Linkage grant to investigate Can real-time control deliv...er environmental flows to protect urban streams?. Working with Melbourne Water, South East Water and Yarra Ranges Council and local community to test the technical and social feasibility of operating stormwater control measures using real-time control to improve the hydrology and ecological health of urban streams. For more information and to register click here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/urban-streams-real-time-mon #rbmsau #webinar #urbanstreams #rbmsevent #waterwayhealth

17.01.2022 The RBMS would like to wish everyone a Happy World Wetlands Day! The 2021 theme is Wetlands and Water. It is also the 50th year celebration of the Ramsar Convention! The Global Wetland Outlook released by the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands in 2018 highlighted an alarming trend in wetland loss; at least 35% of the world’s natural wetlands have been lost since 1970. Australia currently has 66 Ramsar wetlands that cover more than 8.3 million hectares. To celebrate our wetlands an...d encourage their protection, share a photo with the RBMS facebook or Birdlife Australia and tell us why you value wetlands? You can also send it into the https://buff.ly/2YuCdga and share your story! You can find more information including your own local event here https://buff.ly/3qFEz8b - with the Hobsons Bay wetland centre having their own event on Feb 6th...register here.https://buff.ly/39XfpuO #wetlandsandwater #worldwetlandsday #ramsar #restorewetlands

16.01.2022 RBMS Webinar: 26th November 2020 The RBMS would like to invite you to join us in having a conversation about Coping with the mental health challenges of working in river basin management and beyond: Joined by guest panel speakers Sally Gillespie (a former psychotherapist), Jessie Panazzolo Founder of the Lonely Conservationists and Lyn Page, TAFE senior counsellor, volunteer field psychologist with Red Cross, and a member of the disaster response network with the Austral...ian Psychological Society. Followed by a Q&A discussion forum to better understand the many varied challenges as well as look at ways to help cope and build resilience. Note: This event will not be recorded. You can submit questions prior to the event for the panel to consider in preparation via https://buff.ly/361Fg4h (#14098) from November 15th to 21st or via email to [email protected] #lookafteryourmentalhealthaustralia

16.01.2022 Quick reminder to register for our upcoming webinar on urban streams (May 6th 2021, 1-2pm) with special guests Rhys Coleman (Melbourne Water), Matthew Burns and Wei (Daniel) Xu (The University of Melbourne). To register or for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/urban-streams-real-time-mon

14.01.2022 RBMS Podcast episode 2 (Part 1): Water Law and Traditional owner knowledge and rights - Take a listen for yourself here: https://buff.ly/3pb8gNW In this 2-part episode we explore water law and traditional owner knowledge and rights with Sonia Cooper from the Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation and Dr Emma Carmody from the Environmental Defenders Office. In Part 1, Sonia and I yarn about her time on country as a yorta yorta woman and role as a representative for Yorta Yo...rta for the Living Murray. We discuss and look at first nation water values, recognition and empowerment, collaboration and communication in water and how first nations such as Yorta Yorta might feel or see themselves operating within a water market and water policy frameworks to access water and determine its use for purposes including restoring and protecting cultural practices and healing country. #rbmspodcast #rbmsstreamingpodcast #podcastepisode #waterpodcast #rbms

13.01.2022 The University of Melbourne's upcoming NRM webinar is on "River Health" and will be presented by RBMS' Life Member, Professor Ian Rutherfurd. After attending the two part webinar, on August 27 & 31 (12 - 1pm), you will have a better understanding of when to prioritise riparian management over other actions, and the importance of logs in rivers! For more information and to register, click here: https://buff.ly/2BSLQxh

12.01.2022 The RBMS is now inviting nominations for the 2021/22 Committee to help lead an exciting new chapter. You can find out more info at: https://www.rbms.org.au/we-are-now-inviting-nominations.../ and we encourage you to nominate through the online survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JB9DDVN As a committee member, you will help bring together a community of professionals and students to engage in new discussions, share knowledge and advance practice in catchment and river manag...ement. Nominations close 9th June, with our Special General Meeting scheduled for 21st June where we will announce the new committee members! #volunteering #watermanagement #waterindustry

12.01.2022 Submit your abstract to the 10th Australian Stream Management (10ASM) Conference and get ready for an inspiring program! Hear from the RBMS President Myles Coker in this video. The RBMS run 10ASM is happening in August 2021 with options to attend and present in Kingscliff, NSW or online. This is an unmissable opportunity to connect with the amazing people driving stream and integrated catchment management in Australia, while sharing new experiences and advancements in knowled...ge and practice. Visit https://buff.ly/39UWr6T to find out more and make your submission before 12 March. We are very open and supportive of submissions highlighting learnings and leadership from all stakeholder groups! We want to hear from on-ground practitioners, community representatives, Traditional Owner land and waterway managers, policy makers, scientists and all those who are involved in understanding, planning for and managing streams and their catchments. #RBMSEvents #10ASM #CatchmentManagement

11.01.2022 You're invited to join North Central CMA, National Landcare Program and the RBMS for an early morning of bird watching, expert speakers and a light breakfast at Hird Swamp (Kerang) on Saturday 28th of February (6:30 - 10 am). 'Breakfast with the Birds' is covid-safe event and participation is capped. Please save the date and register asap! For more information and to register please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/breakfast-with-the-birds-ti #savethedate #RBMSevent #BreakfastwithBirds

10.01.2022 Rex Candy has worked as a river engineer and river manager across Victoria, with the last couple of decades in East Gippsland with the East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (EGCMA). The RBMS community acknowledge the tremendous contribution that Rex has made to the rivers of Victoria, and wish him well in his retirement.

09.01.2022 The recording of the RBMS Water Markets webinar from June 2020 is now available on our YouTube channel: Thanks to all of our presenters and those RBMS members that dialled in!!

08.01.2022 RBMS Webinar Event: Taste of the NSW Forum - Rivers, Streams and Catchments in Northern NSW. Join us on 27th August to hear from three inspiring women who are utilising innovative techniques to improve the health of our catchments in NSW. We have: Louise Streeting (University of New England) presenting on "Reproductive and conservation ecology of Bell’s Turtle (Myuchlys bellii)"... Jenny Weingott (Hunter Local Land Services) presenting on "Moving on from rock: a more natural approach to bank stability using logs and revegetation in the Hunter estuary" and Rebecca Mabbott (Macquarie University) presenting on "Tracking geomorphic and vegetative recovery: Implications for flow hydrology and river management" Register through: https://buff.ly/31LrMpI

06.01.2022 Save the Date - Tuesday 29th September 2020! RBMS Event: River Fest for World Rivers Day This World Rivers Day the RBMS invites you to join us for a one-day virtual River Fest to celebrate the 'Waterways in Our Communities'. Joined by keynote Speakers Prof Ian Rutherfurd and Dr. Siwan Lovett are a host of speakers and sessions to highlight and discuss various themes outlined below. ... With International Guest presentations as well, it is sure to be a celebration worth attending! Don't miss out. Mark your calendar now and SAVE THE DATE! More details on the webinar to follow soon....with more information about World Rivers Day available here: https://buff.ly/2As1b41 #RBMSEvents #RiverFest #WorldRiversDay #RBMS

04.01.2022 Upcoming webinar series on meeting water yield challenges in NE Victoria: The RBMS has partnered with Latrobe Uni and the North East CMA to host three one-hour lunch-time webinars exploring climate, demographic and environmental pressures on the availability of, and access to water in North East Victoria. Guest speakers at the first seminar on 27 October will be Dr Lynette Bettio from the Bureau of Meteorology and Geoffrey Steendam from DELWP. ... To register for all or individual dates go to https://buff.ly/31vUcVp #waterforvictoria #CMAsGetItDone #RBMSEvents