Gippsland › Latest news › East Gippsland Local News
Cann River environmental projects enhance ecosystems and floodplain health
Environmental projects along the Cann River enhance ecosystems and floodplain health. The Cann River Landcare Group and East Gippsland CMA contribute to community partnerships, supported by Victorian government funding.
Several environmental projects are complete, enhancing the Cann River's ecosystems and improving the health of the floodplain. Maintenance work has involved ongoing weed control, revegetation, and condition monitoring along the river. These efforts will ensure the continuation of good river health while also strengthening partnerships with the local community.
Cann River Landcare Group improves river access at the Caravan Park, but erosion from heavy rain prompts restoration efforts. East Gippsland CMA restores a key rock structure downstream for riverbed stability
Community efforts pay off
The Cann River Landcare Group has been tirelessly working on an area within the Cann River Caravan Park. Their efforts have transformed the river access into a great spot for locals and visitors. However, recent high rainfall events caused some erosion to the improved area. The group is now busy restoring the area, with their work nearing completion.
In addition to this, the East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is undertaking maintenance work on a rock structure within the riverbed, just downstream of the Landcare Group's site. This structure, crucial for managing riverbed stability, is now back in action, providing the necessary support for native vegetation to establish naturally along the riverbanks.
Moogji Aboriginal Council have also been busy controlling weeds along many sections of the river as well as planting native plants in areas to increase plant diversity. East Gippsland CMA CEO, Bec Hemming, emphasised the importance of these partnerships, stating, "Partnerships with Aboriginal groups, landholders and community play a vital role in improving waterway health into the future." Funding for these projects is part of the Victorian government's $248 million investment into improving the health of waterways and catchments in regional Victoria.
Pictures from East Gippsland CMA website.
Source: http://gippsland.com/
Published by: news@gippsland.com
![](http://global.gippsland.com/myrp/images/new.gif)
Darren Chester promotes Mobile Service Centres that offer essential government services like Centrelink and Medicare across Gippsland
![](http://global.gippsland.com/myrp/images/new.gif)
Gippsland Water adds customer care pop-ups for in-person payment support in Sale, Drouin, Warragul for July and Moe in August 2024
![](http://global.gippsland.com/myrp/images/new.gif)
Latrobe River Bridge at Tyers had completion delayed to August 2024 frustrating residents with safety concerns
![](http://global.gippsland.com/myrp/images/new.gif)
Baw Baw Shire attends 2024 Australian Local Government Association National General Assembly in Canberra advocating peri urban areas
![](http://global.gippsland.com/myrp/images/new.gif)
Enjoy free chicken parma while listening to inspiring story of Warren Davies South Gippsland Farmer on 22 July 2024 at Mirboo North Hotel
![](http://global.gippsland.com/myrp/images/new.gif)
Join Latrobe City Council and Planet Ark for National Tree Day 2024 at W H Burrage Reserve in Newborough on 28 July 2024
![](http://global.gippsland.com/myrp/images/new.gif)
Latrobe City Council requests Planning Panel for Amendment C144 for Traralgon West Precinct on 9 September 2024
![](http://global.gippsland.com/myrp/images/new.gif)
Latrobe Valley clubs excelled at 2024 Community Clubs Victoria awards with Morwell and Moe clubs earning top honours
![](http://global.gippsland.com/myrp/images/new.gif)
Warragul Leisure Centre $11M expansion of community sports facilities opens 28 July 2024
![](http://global.gippsland.com/myrp/images/new.gif)