Members of the North Central Catchment Management Authority's Natural Resource Management Committee (NRMC) will tour the York Plains Wetlands on Wednesday, October 29 to increase their understanding of the area's environmental and historical value.
Australians are encouraged to protect, conserve and get involved in water resource management during National Water Week from October 19-25.
Tests to determine if key Murray-Darling basin wetlands are at risk of acid sulphate soils are being conducted over the next two months.
A pilot project in the Pyramid-Boort irrigation Area has delivered lessons and experiences for other Australian communities experiencing rapid changes to traditional land and water management due to irrigation reforms.
There are nearly 1000 species of bats, and of the 70 estimated in Victoria, up to 14 call Bendigo home. Bats do good deeds for the environment yet negative perceptions mean they are more often than not maligned. An attempt to spread a positive message about their impact was embraced during workshops hosted by the North Central Catchment Management Authority as part of Spring in the Bendigo Bush.
North Central Catchment Management Authority (CMA) Chairman, Dr Ian MacBean today announced the appointment of Damian Wells as the organisation's new Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Members of the Natural Resource Management Committee heard how weed eradication and natural revegetation projects were helping waterways during a day tour with community representatives last week
A New Dryland workshop conducted in Pyramid Hill last week has paved the way for local farmers and businesses to explore new agricultural options in our changing environment
Spring in the Bendigo Bush is kicking off on Saturday the 30th August at Central Lansell, Kangaroo Flat from 10.00 am - 4.00 pm. There will be free information sessions along with giveaways and plenty of information on ways to enjoy Bendigo and surrounds during Spring.
Until recently, Northern Victoria's Gunbower Forest and wetland was completely dry and very quiet due to the drought.