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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
MEDIA RELEASE: Drought employment support for ag workers
Farmers, farm workers and agricultural business employees impacted by the ongoing drought conditions in the south west can now apply to be part of the Catchment Management Authority (CMA) Drought Employment...
Southwest Vic a hoodie haven
The biennial count of the Hooded Plover on Australia's eastern seaboard has found the highest densities of shorebirds in Australia have been recorded in the region of Warrnambool to Yambuk (2.07 birds/km). The...
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...
