Media releases 2009
November 12, 2009
ENVIRONMENTAL FLOW A FRESH FLUSH FOR MOORABOOL RIVER
The Corangamite CMA will release an 80-megalitre environmental water flow for the Moorabool River on 16 November to improve native fish habitat.(Link)
October 23, 2009
CORANGAMITE CMA CHIEF ANNOUNCES HIS RETIREMENT
Corangamite Catchment Management Authority Chief Executive Officer Don Forsyth has announced his retirement after 12 years at the helm. (Link)
October 16, 2009
PROJECT IMPROVES SAFETY FOR RECREATION ALONG THE BARWON RIVER
Victorian Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment and Water and State Member for South Barwon, Michael Crutchfield today officially opened a Barwon River project that improves pedestrian and cyclist safety. (Link)
October 6,2009
WATER FLOWS FOR STRESSED MOORABOOL
Environmental flows will boost the drought stressed Moorabool River this summer. (Link)
October 1, 2009
SHOWCASING A GREAT OCEAN ROAD PROJECT AT INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM
The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority presented its project to restore estuaries along the iconic Great Ocean Road at an international river symposium in Brisbane. (Link)
September 30, 2009
WHAT IS YOUR WETLAND WORTH?
Landholders can receive financial support to help the region’s valuable wetlands.The Victorian Volcanic Plains Ecosystem Stewardship Project - PlainsTender is offering landholders money to help care for wetlands. (Link)
September 22, 2009
FUNDING BOOST FOR COASTAL ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
Coastal environment volunteers can receive a funding boost from a new Corangamite Catchment Management Authority grants program.(Link)
September 18, 2009
AGREEMENT AN ENVIRONMENTAL PLUS FOR THE GELLIBRAND RIVER
The Gellibrand River is the big winner in a works project agreement between Wannon Water and the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority.(Link)
September 14, 2009
TWO VICTORIAN LANDCARE AWARDS FOR MEREDITH FARMERS
Meredith’s Julie and Sandy Cameron received two awards at this year’s Victorian Landcare Awards ceremony at Government House in Melbourne. (Link)
August 20, 2009
GRANT HELPS LORNE STUDENTS PROMOTE OUR SPECTACULAR COAST
A Corangamite Catchment Management Authority grant that helped Lorne students travel to Queensland for an international youth coastal conference has opened for 2009 applications. The Corangamite CMA is calling for individuals and community groups to nominate for its Sue Hickey Memorial Grant. (Link)
August 6, 2009
LORNE HOSTS VICTORIAN YOUTH ENVIRONMENT CONFERENCE
More than 250 students converged on the coastal town of Lorne this week to take part in the Victorian Youth Environment Conference.
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July 27, 2009
FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR VOLCANIC PLAINS LANDHOLDERS
Corangamite CMA is calling for landholders on Victoria’s Volcanic Plains to tender for funding to manage and conserve remnant native vegetation and wetlands on their properties.(Link)
July 21, 2009
LOOKING AT THE WAY WE LIVE
A community event in Geelong will highlight the importance of sustainable living.(Link)
July 17, 2009
CORANGAMITE CMA ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD
Corangamite Catchment Management Authority’s new board members are straight down to business attending their first board meeting today.(Link)
June 24, 2009
CORANGAMITE LANDCARE HEROES AWARD WINNERS
Corangamite Catchment Management Authority has honoured the region’s environmental guardians at an awards celebration night.(Link)
June 10, 2009
CORANGAMITE CMA ANNUAL REPORT AMONG AUSTRALIA’S BEST
Corangamite Catchment Management Authority has again demonstrated it is mixing it with Australia’s best when it comes to annual reporting. (Link)
June 4, 2009
CITY SLICKERS GET A TASTE OF FARMING LIFE ON A COLAC DISTRICT FARM
Riding a tractor, feeding the cows and digging trenches were part of a day that allowed a Brunswick family to experience life on the land at a local farm. (Link)
June 3, 2009
ESTUARYWATCH VOLUNTEERS WIN VICTORIAN COMMUNITY ACTION AWARD
Volunteers caring for the health of our coastal estuaries have received state recognition.(Link)
May 28, 2009
FROG POPULATIONS A HEADLINE TOPIC AT WATERWATCH EVENT
Community members keen to know about the threats facing regional frog populations can take part in a Waterwatch event on Saturday May 30.(Link)
May 18, 2009
SCOTTS CREEK FIELD DAY SHOWS OFF RIVER EROSION FIGHTING PROJECT
Work on a rock chute to stabilise an area along Scotts Creek will take centre stage at a Corangamite Catchment Management Authority field trip.(Link)
May 11, 2009
GEELONG WETLANDS FORUM PLANNING FOR A DRIER CLIMATE
Planning for the impact of climate change on the region’s wetlands and estuaries is the headline topic at an environment conference in Geelong.(Link)
May 4, 2009
DISCOVER GEOLOGY'S AFFECT ON WATER QUALITY AT A WATERWATCH EVENT
People can discover soil’s influence on water quality at a Waterwatch event in Colac this Saturday.(Link)
May 1, 2009
MOORABOOL RIVER APRIL FLOW IMPROVES FISH HABITATS
An increase of water in the Moorabool River is making life a little more comfortable for fish in the waterway. (Link)
April 24, 2009
WATERWATCH’S BRISBANE RANGES BUSHFIRE RECOVERY EVENT
Community members can learn about bushfire recovery at a Corangamite CMA Waterwatch event.(Link)
April 3, 2009
CORANGAMITE CMA RECOGNISING LANDCARE AND COMMUNITY ACHIEVERS
Environment and community volunteers will have their contributions recognised at the 2009 Corangamite Landcare Awards .(Link)
April 2, 2009
FEDERAL MINISTER BURKE VISITS COLAC FOR CRISIS LANDCARE TALKS
Regional Landcare representatives lobbied for a funding commitment from Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Tony Burke when he visited Colac today.(Link)
April 2, 2009
WETLANDS WONDERS IN GEELONG, QUEENSCLIFF AND BALLARAT
Children can discover the wonderful world of wetlands at a free interactive holiday program.(Link)
March 25, 2009
PRAISE FOR CORANGAMITE CMA ANNUAL REPORT IN STATE PARLIAMENT.
Corangamite CMA’s 2007-2008 Annual Report received top marks in Victoria’s State Parliament.(Link)
March 23, 2009
SCIENCE SUPPORTS VOLUNTEERS CARING FOR WATERWAYS
Scientists will uncover the mysteries of our waterways when they share information on water ecology with local environment volunteers.(Link)
March 10, 2009
MOORABOOL FISH POPULATIONS HANGING ON
Native fish are surviving in the Moorabool River despite years of dry conditions and extended periods of no flow. (Link)
March 6, 2009
WORKERS REMOVING EXOTIC TREES ALONG BARWON RIVER
Corangamite CMA is to continue work to remove exotic trees species as part of its ongoing improvement program for the Barwon River through Geelong. (Link)
January 30, 2009
FLOWS IN THE BARWON RIVER LOWEST IN FOUR DECADES
Twelve years of dry conditions are putting pressure on the Barwon River, with flows dropping to some of their lowest levels in almost 40 years. (Link)
January 19, 2009
FREE WORKSHOPS HELP VOLUNTEERS MANAGE ENVIRONMENT GROUPS
Corangamite CMA will have workshops for Landcare and community group volunteers keen for a broader understanding of managing an environment volunteer group. (Link)
January 16, 2009
SECOND ENVIRONMENTAL RELEASE FOR MOORABOOL THIS SUMMER
The Moorabool River is set to receive its second environmental flow this summer to improve river conditions and help fish and plant life cope with drought. (Link)
January 14, 2009
ESTUARYWATCH CALLS FOR LITTERBUGS TO CLEAN UP THEIR ACT
EstuaryWatchers who care for our region’s estuaries have challenged coastal holiday litterbugs to clean up their act. (Link)
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