Latest news
Barwon River blue-green algae alert [Link]
Corangamite Marine and Coastal Biodiversity Strategy draft for public comment.[Link]
Corangamite CMA Invasive Plant and Animal Management Strategy draft for public comment.[Link]
Corangamite CMA, Glenelg Hopkins CMA and Western Coastal Board to amalgamate
Corangamite CMA, Glenelg Hopkins CMA and the Western Coastal Board are to amalgamate.
The three organisations will form the Western Districts Natural Resource and Catchment Authority an institutional change identified in the Victorian Government’s Land and Biodiversity White Paper – Securing Our Natural Future.[Link]
Funding boost for coastal environment protection.
The Australian and Victorian governments have made available $1 million over two years for community groups or organisations involved in protecting native vegetation along the catchment’s coast. Follow the link for more information. [Link]
Victorian CMA chairs confirm their commitment to Landcare.[Link]
New Board meeting summaries
The Corangamite CMA Board wants to better inform the community of the discussions and directions arising from monthly Board meetings. Follow this link to read the latest Board meeting summaries. [Link]
Carbon trading
Biosequestration is the use of planted vegetation to offset greenhouse gas emissions, creating carbon credits that can be sold in the marketplace. Corangamite CMA's board considered a report into this emerging trading scheme. [Link].
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