Media Releases

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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APPLY NOW: Victorian Landcare Grants

The 2025 Victorian Landcare Grants are now open! Landcare and other environmental volunteer groups and networks can apply for: $20k grants for projects that help protect and restore the natural...

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Glenelg River environmental water delivery

There's a fresh on the way for the Glenelg River. It is part of our usual delivery of environmental water, but also ensures the river is at its best for the communities for the March Long Weekend when...

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Community Engagement and Partnership Survey

How much do you know about us and what we do? Tell us in our 2025 Community Engagement and Nature Survey The CMA does lots of projects on the ground and we work with lots of people but sometimes...

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Grasslands on ABC TV

Did you catch our grasslands project Saving 17 on the ABC television 7pm news bulletin on Saturday November 2? Journalist Rhiannon Stevens was out in the nursery and grasslands recently interviewing...

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