Media Releases

MEDIA RELEASE: Flows benefit more than just Glenelg River in 2024-2025

WIDE BENEFITS FROM GLENELG RIVER ENVIRONMENTAL FLOWS Difficult seasonal conditions in the Glenelg Hopkins catchment area in the last 12 months made decisions around environmental water flows in the...

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MEDIA RELEASE: Flows begin for Glenelg River

Passing flow, compensation flow and environmental water will begin flowing in the Glenelg River from December 2. River users likely to notice changes to water levels as the fresh (pulse of water) makes...

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APPLICATIONS OPEN: Community Advisory Groups

Have your say in what we do via our community advisory groups! Applications for the CMA's advisory groups open this week. READ THE MEDIA RELEASE HERE These groups provide the CMA with community...

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Glenelg Hopkins CMA Annual Report released

The Glenelg Hopkins CMA's Annual Report has been released following its tabling in the Victorian Parliament last week. The annual report gives an overview of the CMA's annual operating structure, costs,...

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New look CMA Board meets

Last week, the first meeting of the new Glenelg Hopkins CMA board was held. The Glenelg Hopkins CMA has 2 new Board Members and a new chair in its now 7-person make up. This year, the Glenelg Hopkins...

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Victorian Landcare Grants announced

Victorian Minister for Environment Steve Dimopoulos has announced the 2025 Victorian Landcare Grant recipients. This year $3.6 million in grants will support 509 Landcare and environmental volunteer...

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Updated flood mapping for Victoria

A new risk-based flood hazard rating system has been developed – modelled on the successful bushfire danger rating system – to provide better flood information for local communities. This new system...

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Meet Daryl – the very little GFM

Meet Daryl This is the eldest of the viable critically endangered Glenelg Freshwater Mussel which have been spawned at the Victorian Fisheries Authority's Snob's Creek conservation hatchery. The...

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The Green Sheep Project

Glenelg Hopkins CMA will be part of an almost $3 million national project aiming to strengthen Australia's sheep industry in the face of changing climate and market sustainability credentials. The...

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Newsletter out now

Tickets are now on sale for the inaugural South West Natural Capital Forum being held in Warrnambool. Not sure about what natural capital is? Check out our website for information and come...

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