Media Releases

Markwood/Ovens investigation findings to be released

Findings from a recent technical investigation into the condition and management of a section of the Ovens River will be presented at a community forum in Milawa on Tuesday, 19 November.

The forum will be held at Milawa Hall – 181 Milawa-Bobinawarrah Rd, Milawa between 2pm and 4pm.

In order to plan for the future care and management of the river, North East Catchment Management Authority (CMA) engaged a consulting firm to investigate the condition and behaviour of the Ovens River from the Whorouly Creek – Ovens River confluence to the Hodgsons Creek – Ovens River confluence at Tarrawingee.

Omeo tree planting the final step in 'Maccas' project

Dozens of volunteers from across Victoria are preparing to spend time next month on the Livingstone Creek in Omeo Valley to plant trees in support of the endangered Macquarie perch.

The regeneration project will see 40,000 native trees and shrubs planted alongside works to rehabilitate critical habitat for aquatic species and improve waterway health.

Grants support Landcare volunteers across north east Victoria

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2024 Victorian Landcare Grants in the North East Catchment Management Authority (CMA) region. 

In the North East CMA region, $282,020 has been allocated to 17 on-ground projects and educational activities focused on biodiversity protection. The diverse range of projects includes connecting the headwaters of the Jarvis and Scrubby Creeks (Jarvis Creek Landcare Group); increasing the update of climate ready plant species and planting techniques across Wodonga (Wodonga Urban Landcare Network); and building habitat and awareness of bandicoots in the Rowdy Flat area (Yackandandah Landcare).

Landslip timber given new life in fish habitat project

Repurposed timber from the restoration of Bogong High Plains Road has already delivered benefits for a nearby waterway rehabilitation project on the Kiewa River being undertaken by the North East Catchment Management Authority (CMA) and the Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA).

Notice of making of the by law No. 2024/01 Waterways Protection North East Catchment Management Authority

By resolution of 25 June 2024 the North East Catchment Management Authority under sections 160, 219 and 287ZC of the Water Act 1989 made By-Law No. 2024/01 Waterways Protection.

The purpose of the by-law is to make provisions for:

a) the control, management and authorisation of works and activities in, under, on or over designated waterways and designated land or works;

b) the protection and care of designated waterways and designated land or works; and

c) the conservation and preservation of flora, fauna and habitat in designated waterways and designated land or works.

The by-law is made using the Waterways Protection Model By-law made by the Minister for Water under section 287ZB of the Water Act 1989 on 6 March 2024.

A copy of the by-law is available on the North East Catchment Management Authority website, https://www.necma.vic.gov.au. A copy is also available for inspection during the ordinary business hours of the Authority, free of charge, at the North East Catchment Management Authority offices at Level 1, 104 Hovell Street, Wodonga VIC 3690.

A copy of the by-law is able to be purchased, on demand, at the offices of the Authority during ordinary business hours.

NORTH EAST CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

LEVEL 1, 104 HOVELL STREET, WODONGA VIC 3690

By-law No 2024-01 Waterways Protection.pdf