“April” our latest Platypus
A new female platypus has been found in Mackenzie river near Wartook in the latest platypus surveys conducted by EnviroDNA. The platypus survey took place on 15-16 April. In one of the survey locations...
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...
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...
Water for the Environment Autumn 2024
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Carp harvesting Lake Lonsdale Green Hole
Wimmera carp-harvesting will continue this month, with professional fishing contractors turning their attention from Lake Toolondo south of Horsham to the Lake Lonsdale Green Hole near Stawell. In...
