West Gippsland CMA
Protecting and enhancing West Gippsland’s natural environment.
We are responsible for over 40,000km of designated waterways across our region. All of these waterways flow to the Victorian coast, discharging through the Gippsland Lakes, or directly into Bass Strait and the Southern Ocean.
Our Future Vision
Catchment Health – Gippsland’s wealth
2023 – 24 Achievements
- Delivered Spartina control in Corner Inlet Ramsar site to protect saltmarsh with 1,165 hectares of Spartina weed treated and 110,221 hectares of surveillance work completed.
- Our partnership with Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation resulted in the formation of a Traditional Owner-led Strong Country working group and a new team located in Gippsland.
- Completed a three year program of flood recovery for the community including 1.4 kilometres of armouring, two rock chutes, 2.9 kilometres of earthworks and 20.5 kilometres of fencing.
