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25.01.2022 You’d have noticed the Goulburn River has been fluctuating quite a bit in recent months - and it's currently on the up again! As it’s been raining, a fair bit o...f water is running off the land into the upstream creeks that then flow into the Goulburn River. Now that Waranga Basin is pretty much full GMW is letting the water flow through Goulburn Weir and down the lower Goulburn, which is what would have happened under natural conditions. The higher flows at this time of the year benefit the river - the flows deposit seed-rich sediment, which is needed to help bank-stabilising plants grow and spread, and provide food and shelter for fish and other aquatic wildlife. Find out more about weekly flows in the lower Goulburn here: https://bit.ly/2QjRY5G Check the BoM website for current river heights. @Goulburn-Murray Water Goulburn Valley Water Victorian Environmental Water Holder RiverConnect - Greater Shepparton Victorian Fisheries Authority DELWP Hume Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation See more

25.01.2022 The Yarra River seal is back! Judy filmed the seal enjoying a spot of fishing on Friday morning near South Yarra. : Judy Dunne

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25.01.2022 Always Was Always Will Be: it’s NAIDOC Week, celebrating the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. There are lots of ways to get involved - check out https://www.naidoc.org.au/get-involved/naidoc-week-events #NAIDOC2020

23.01.2022 Water for the environment sustains plant life in and around wetlands which then provides habitat and food for waterbirds, water bugs, frogs and turtles. For a snapshot of how the delivery of water for the environment will aid in the health of plants and animals in your region, check out our Central region 2020-21 plan on a page. https://www.vewh.vic.gov.au//536932/VEWH-CentralA3-2020.pdf Melbourne Water... Corangamite Catchment Management Authority #itsallpartoftheSWPlan #W4TE #CMAsgetitdone See more

20.01.2022 The watering at Annulus is progressing well. We have seen a great response from the ducks creating a duck crèche! The frogs are now starting to get vocal too.... We are working with Victorian Environmental Water Holder to provide water to this billabong to help understand it's long term watering requirements. If you are in the area, please do not walk through the billabong why not take a frog census recording from the safety of the bank. https://bit.ly/3c6c39O : Andrew Lees (Friends of Yarra Flats) #citizenscience #waterfortheenvironment Parks Victoria Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation.

19.01.2022 How gorgeous are these pics of swamp harriers at Doctors Swamp near Murchison? Damien Cook Rakali Ecological Consultants #waterfortheenvironment #biodivers...ity #nesting Victorian Environmental Water Holder BirdLife Murray Goulburn Murchison Victoria Community See more

15.01.2022 It’s important to get tested for coronavirus at the first sign of any symptom and stay home until you get your result. Symptoms include: - Fever, chills or sweats - Cough or sore throat ... - Shortness of breath - Runny nose - Loss of sense of smell or taste Getting tested means you keep yourself, your friends, family, workplace and your community safe. It’s not over yet. Staying Apart Keep Us Together Find out where to get tested visit vic.gov.au/CORONAVIRUS

14.01.2022 It’s National Water Week! Here at the VEWH we all feel passionate about looking after our waterways for current and future generations to enjoy. To see what the VEWH is doing to improve rivers and wetlands across the state click here www.vewh.vic.gov.au.

14.01.2022 The annual Aussie Backyard Bird Count is underway. Head to https://aussiebirdcount.org.au/ to find out more. Did you know that environmental flows provide great opportunities for birdwatchers across Victoria? This is because many waterbird species seek refuge at wetlands that receive water for the environment. A crimson chat was spotted at Reedy Swamp near Shepparton following spring deliveries in 2019. Head to www.vewh.vic.gov.au to see other areas we deliver water for ...the environment. #W4TE BirdLife Australia

13.01.2022 Happy #FeatheryFactFriday! It’s a FACT Birds are breeding at Reedy Lake! We are thrilled to share with you this fantastic footage Geelong Field and Game have ca...ptured of birds breeding at Reedy Lake! If you look closely, you can see breeding Ibis, 2000+ in all stages, viz, vegetation trampling, eggs and half-grown chicks! Geelong Field and Game have also reported observing 100+ royal spoonbills and some breeding magpie geese. #happyfriday #birdlovers #GeelongFieldandGame

12.01.2022 During the changes we’ve adapted to in 2020, our focus has remained on taking care of Wimmera waterways using a combination of environmental water releases an...d waterway works to keep them healthy and prepare for the hot summer ahead. We are feeling optimistic as we count down to the end of 2020 with hopes for a wetter year and the return of our all-important river-based events in 2021. Read more in our Water for the Environment spring update: http://ow.ly/77LV50CbYtn #waterfortheenvironment #envflows #WimmeraRiver #Wimmerawaterways Victorian Environmental Water Holder

11.01.2022 Just in time for the school holidays. #cmasgetitdone

11.01.2022 Join the VEWH team for this informative session.

11.01.2022 Mallee the Mussel #cmasgetitdone

10.01.2022 Last December we installed floating wetlands in the Wimmera River at Dimboola. It's the first project of its type in the Wimmera but is used successfully in oth...er areas to reduce bank erosion. We have checked in regularly to see how things have progressed and we planted an extra 800 native plants. On our latest inspection we can see that they have greatly reduced the wave energy which causes bank erosion and are doing their job! They also improve the delivery of water for the environment, and feature in our Spring update: http://ow.ly/e1Ln50Cib5l Photo 1: December 2019 Photo 2: March 2020 Photo 3: October 2020 #waterwaysforlife #waterways #healthywaterways #WimmeraRiver #Wimmerwaterways #envflows #waterfortheenvironment #environmentalwater Victorian Environmental Water Holder Dimboola Courier

09.01.2022 By delivering water for the environment along rivers many threatened native fish can move upstream and downstream and we can help maintain water quality for fish, waterbugs, aquatic plants and other water-dependent animals. to breed. For a snapshot of how the delivery of water for the environment will aid in the health of plants and animals in your region, check out our 2020-21 plans on a page. #itsallpartoftheSWPlan #W4TE #CMAsgetitdone Glenelg Hopkins CMA Wimmera CMA Nor...th Central CMA Mallee Catchment Management Authority GWMWater https://www.vewh.vic.gov.au//536936/VEWH-WesternA3-2020.pdf

05.01.2022 Our environmental flow release will commence shortly for the Tarago River! Our Spring High Flow will run from Tuesday, 1 September though to Wednesday, 9 Septem...ber, commencing from Tarago reservoir with peak flows of 300 ML/day on the 4th and 5th of September at Drouin West. This release is delivered on behalf of the Victorian Environmental Water Holder and is a priority action in the Seasonal Watering Plan 2020/21. The Tarago River has seen some good flows naturally over winter with this high flow event providing an extended duration and timing necessary to provide a cue for fish migration and improve habitat in spring. We will monitor conditions over the release period and make necessary amendments as required.

05.01.2022 By keeping outdoor gathering to 10 people, we help minimise the number of people who could catch and spread coronavirus. Smaller catch-ups helps us keep on top of the virus. Victoria, let’s stay safe and stay open.

02.01.2022 Check this out #CMAsGetItDone

01.01.2022 Today is World Fish Migration Day. In an Australian-first research project, Melbourne Water and the Arthur Rylah Institute have been tracking the movements of f...our migratory fish species; short-finned eels, tupong, common galaxias and Australian grayling. Our animation shows the release of environmental water into the river. Adult fish migrate downstream in response, in order to spawn, while juvenile fish move upstream. Short-finned eels spawn their eggs in distant tropical waters, Australian grayling and common galaxias migrate to the lower reaches of the river to spawn, while tupong die after spawning, their larvae disperse over broad areas in the ocean. To find out more about water for the environment, visit https://bit.ly/2Tcr5lC Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning Victorian Environmental Water Holder World Fish Migration Day