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2025-2026 Seasonal Watering Plan released

The Victorian Environmental Water Holder's Seasonal Watering Plan 2025-26 has been released. This year's plan - which directs environmental flows in the Glenelg River in our region as part of a...

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ONLINE WORKSHOP: Whole farm planning

Are you needing some advice during the current drought conditions? Would you like to review where your farm is heading, while hearing what other farmers are doing? Are you interested in making your...

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$1.6m of Platy Patch projects begin locally

$1.6million of works to support, create and protect platypus habitat are now underway on, in and around the Merri and Hopkins Rivers in Warrnambool. The projects are part of the statewide Platy Patch...

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ARMO – Glenelg River – May 30

Please be informed that a decision has been made by the Glenelg Hopkins CMA and Parks Victoria to attempt an artificial river mouth opening (ARMO) on the Glenelg River estuary at Nelson tomorrow,...

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Glenelg River closed estuary update

The Glenelg Hopkins CMA is closely monitoring the water levels behind the large beach berm at Nelson. Many in the community would be aware of the rising water levels behind it. At this point, the berm...

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Bat habitat – here’s what to plant

Keen to support the Southern Bent-wing bat by planting trees? As with most Australian wildlife, the best habitat for Southern Bent-wing bats is the habitat they evolved with. Glenelg Hopkins CMA...

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Baby fish benefits from Hopkins Habitat

New habitat areas targeting juvenile and foraging fish will create long term benefits for fish species in the Hopkins River. Eight cove areas have been identified on the Hopkins River to have habitat...

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EVENTS POSTPONED – Irrigation workshops

After feedback from irrigators who are currently juggling on-farm demands like autumn calving, feeding, and the on-going dry conditions, we have decided to postpone the irrigation training sessions until...

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Join our CMA Board

Expressions of interest are now open for members of the community to join the boards of 18 Victorian water corporations, 9 CMAs and the Birrarung Council. This includes positions on The Glenelg Hopkins...

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World Water Day Photo Competition

It's World Water Day on March 22. The importance of water in our everyday lives and the environment cannot be overstated! To celebrate, we're partnering up to have a photo comp to get the best...

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