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Tom McIntosh announced East Gippsland CMA as one of the recipients of $1.1M Recreational Fishing Large Grants Program
The Allan Labor government is investing nearly $1.1 million in 14 fishing projects across Victoria. East Gippsland CMA will enhance Gippsland Lakes habitats, benefiting key fish species. Applications for the 2024-25 grants close February 28.
The Allan Labor government is making fishing even better right across Victoria with 14 fishing projects set to share in nearly $1.1 million in grants. Member for Eastern Victoria Tom McIntosh announced today that the East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority would be one of the recipients of the Recreational Fishing Large Grants Program.
Victoria's anglers fund habitat improvements in Gippsland Lakes, benefiting key fish species. An additional $300,000 supports First Nations fishing projects over six months
Investing in fishing
The fund is backed by Victoria's anglers through the reinvestment of their fishing license fees - which means this generation of fishing fans is making sure the next generation has the same great fishing they get to experience.
The East Gippsland CMA will install woody habitat in the Gippsland Lakes, at Jones Bay and the Nicholson River, which will benefit key species such as black bream, estuary perch and Australian Bass.
An additional $300,000 will be allocated by the VFA to support a range of First Nations fishing projects over the next six months. The 2024-25 Large Grants Program is currently open, with applications closing on February 28. For more information go to Victorian Fisheries Authority - Recreational Fishing Grants Program website.
Boost for fishing
Acting Minister for Outdoor Recreation Ros Spence said, "Victorians love to fish so we're making sure our local fishing hot spots meet their expectations when it comes to facilities and the fish we are stocking. By reinvesting the fishing license fees of our angling community, we're making sure fishing in Victoria remains the best in the country - so that future generations can experience this wholesome pastime in our great outdoors."
Member for Eastern Victoria Tom McIntosh said, "Local fishing clubs, environment groups, and the CMA have done a huge amount of work to make the Gippsland Lakes Victoria's best fishing location - and this is another great step forward in their efforts."
]Loch Sport Fishing Association Committee Member Peter McMahon said, "The Loch Sport Fishing Association is grateful for seeing new work in the Gippsland Lakes to improve the fishing habitat. Since the banning of the fishing nets, we have seen the health of the Lakes improve immensely with the increase of fish size and numbers."
Pictures from Tom McIntosh MP website.
Source: http://gippsland.com/
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