All abilities kayak launch opened in Warrnambool
Warrnambool’s Merri River is now accessible to people of all abilities with the opening of the kayak pontoon on Woodend Road. The floating pontoon has all ability access which provides for...
Which waterbugs are in the Warrnambool waterways?
Knowing what’s in the waterways before beginning any project work is a key part of the Glenelg Hopkins CMA’s understanding of how its projects influence native species. But it’s not always about...
Tree guard partnership benefitting more than plants
Many hands are making light work of setting up the 8000 tree guards needed for the Glenelg Hopkins CMA’s Rivers of Warrnambool Flagship Waterways project. Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management Authority...
Boat ramp upgrades for Fitzroy River and Sandy Waterholes
Getting out on the water will be made easier and more accessible on the Fitzroy River and Glenelg River after the announcement of the Better Boating Victoria Recreational Boating Grants. Minister for...
A decade of environmental flows for Glenelg River
The Glenelg River has been receiving environmental flows for the best part of a decade, and recently, the community group who participates in the decision making around the river’s flows noted how the...
Get on Board
Nominations are now open for positions on the Glenelg Hopkins CMA Board. There are five position on the Board which will be part of the nomination / application process in 2023. About CMAs Catchment...
CMA CEO to continue in role
Glenelg Hopkins CMA CEO Adam Bester has signed on to continue to lead the organisation for at least another five years this week. Glenelg Hopkins CMA CEO Adam Bester Glenelg Hopkins CMA chair Tony...
Estuary opening at Narrawong
High swells building an unusually large sand beach berm has led to the CMA and Parks Victoria taking proactive action to support the Surry River at Narrawong with an authorised artificial river mouth...
30 year old Bream delivers for researchers and anglers
The importance of catch and release angling and fish tagging research has been demonstrated with a Black Bream caught in the Glenelg River with a research tag from 2012. Black bream is a relatively...
Blackwater event in Wannon River
The Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management Authority is aware of a fish death event in the Wannon River. Blackwater and low dissolved oxygen levels in the waterways are causing stress or death of native...
