Melbourne Water to fast-track climate change flood modelling
The impacts of climate change, and an evolving urban landscape combined with new standards, have prompted Melbourne Water to fast-track new flood modelling across Melbourne.
The impacts of climate change, and an evolving urban landscape combined with new standards, have prompted Melbourne Water to fast-track new flood modelling across Melbourne.
An improved flood warning system for Greater Melbourne catchments will be the focus of an implementation group jointly run by Melbourne Water, the Bureau of Meteorology and the Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) in the wake of the October 2022 Maribyrno
We are removing an infestation of pest insect Giant pine scale from Cardinia Reservoir and replanting the affected areas with indigenous plants. These works will protect the local environment from further damage from giant pine scale and ensure the long-term biodiversity of the catchment.
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Yarra4Life is a major environmental program based in the Yarra Valley that works to improve, increase and protect habitat for native animals, including the Helmeted Honeyeater and the Leadbeater’s Possum.
The Port Phillip and Western Port Regional Catchment Strategy (RCS) is the overarching plan for how land, water and biodiversity is protected and enhanced across the Port Phillip and Westernport region.
We're collaborating with government agencies and the French Island community on a five-year project to create a safe haven for threatened wildlife, by eradicating feral cats from French Island.
The plan sets a 10-year vision for improved community access and enjoyment along the Wirribi Yaluk corridor, and prioritised actions to achieve this.
This annual report showcases the combined and individual achievements of Victoria’s 10 catchment management authorities, and the impact of their work in local communities and ecosystems.