Wimmera CMA
Working with the community to deliver a range of services to improve the region’s environment.
The Wimmera region covers approximately 10% of Victoria and is the fifth largest catchment management region in Victoria, encompassing 2.3 million hectares.
Our Future Vision
A healthy Wimmera catchment where a resilient landscape supports a sustainable and profitable community.
2024 – 25 Achievements
- Achieved a world-first breeding of River Blackfish in captivity. Forty juveniles released into local waterways, launching a three-year recovery program to prevent extinction and restore native fish populations.
- Delivered independent training to 141 land managers, helping them understand carbon farming benefits, emissions reduction, carbon storage, and market opportunities through free, trusted resources and practical decision-making support.
- Identified priority drought-resilient green spaces across six municipalities, supporting regional climate adaptation, community wellbeing, and infrastructure planning under the Wimmera Southern Mallee Drought Resilience Plan.
