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Notice of Making of the By-Law no. 3 Waterways Protection 2024
By resolution of 17 June 2024 the Wimmera Catchment Management Authority under sections 160, 219 and 287ZC of the Water Act 1989 made By-Law No. 3 Waterways Protection 2024.
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Free Flood Advisory Service
Be prepared! During wet conditions many parts of the Wimmera are at risk of flooding. If you’re planning to: Buy a property or home Build a shed Subdivide ...check your flood risk...
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Free Works on Waterways Permits
We have made it even easier for you to check if you have a designated waterway on your property. Go to our Works on Waterways page and use the interactive map, then submit your application for a free...
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Autumn water for the environment
Latest update: MacKenzie River MacKenzie River is 57 kilometres long and starts on the northern slopes of Gariwerd Grampians National Park. It flows northwest until it joins the Wimmera River west...
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Wetlands Bird Survey Autumn 2024
Staff from Arthur Rylah Institute (ARI) were out in late March at wetlands across the Wimmera inspecting bird populations. Regular surveys are conducted at wetlands across the Wimmera that receive...
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Green Lake Waterway Action Plan
The Green Lake Waterway Action Plan final draft has been completed by Wimmera CMA and Water Technology. The Waterway Action Plan reviewed environmental, social, cultural and economic values, and...
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Vic Catchments win at Banksia Sustainability Awards
Vic Catchments, the peak body for Victoria’s ten Catchment Management Authorities, has won the Nature Positive category of the 35th National Banksia Sustainability Awards. The Awards celebrate trailblazers...
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Thousands of birds flock to Lake Hindmarsh
Birds are flocking to Lake Hindmarsh to take advantage of favourable habitat conditions. As well as high numbers of fish-eating birds, such as cormorants and pelicans, a large number of ducks have...
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Wetlands & Waterways: Be paid to protect
Do you have a river, creek or wetland on your property you would like to protect? Wimmera CMA is inviting expressions of interest through the Funds for Farmers funding program. Put in your expression...
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Water for the environment for summer
Hook up in the Wimmera The Wimmera is an ideal base for angling adventures, with many lakes and rivers including the iconic Wimmera River, which is the home of a variety of fish and the habitat that...