Media Releases
2009
 | November 18 - CMA thanks ''guardian angels'' of water health.pdf (68 KB) Streams, rivers and wetlands across north-east Victoria will receive regular health checks throughout summer thanks to the efforts of 40 water-loving volunteers. |
| October 14 - North East set to celebrate precious resource.pdf (96 KB) North East residents can catch a carp, spot a frog or learn more about their local water supply during National Water Week (18-24 October 2009). |
| September 12 - Wetland wonders on show at Rutherglen this weekend.pdf (108 KB) Organisers of a wetland tour being held in the Rutherglen area this Saturday (12 September) are delighted by a surge of interest in the event. |
| 1 September - Have your say on future plans for Upper King River.pdf (90 KB) Representatives from the North East CMA will visit Cheshunt and Whitfield stores on 11 September to answer questions about a Waterway Action Plan being developed for the Upper King River. |
| August 24 - Have your say on future plans for Snowy Creek.pdf (67 KB) Mitta residents and people who enjoy fishing and camping along the Snowy Creek can contribute to a new water quality plan being developed for the area. |
| August 24 - Volunteers helping to rejuvenate burnt creeks.pdf (67 KB) New signs of life will soon emerge along fire-damaged areas of Barwidgee Creek at Mudgegonga and Havilah Creek at Rosewhite. |
| July 8 - New North East CMA Board Announced.pdf (69 KB) The Brumby Labor Government has appointed new board members to the North East Catchment Management Authority (CMA) following an extensive selection process |
| June 17 - Great men of rock to gather in Wodonga.pdf (71 KB) Indigenous elders from north-east Victoria are helping to pass on age-old techniques and traditional knowledge to younger Indigenous people living in the region. |
| March 10 - North East farmers join fire recovery employment scheme.pdf (66 KB) Farmers from the Mudgegonga area and Kiewa Valley have joined a fire recovery employment programme launched by the North East CMA. |
| March 05-CMA fire recovery work helping to protect river health.pdf (76 KB) Rehabilitation of waterways is now a crucial part of the fire recovery effort in Victoria’s north east. |
| February 16 - Planning for future flood emergency management. pdf (75 KB) Fire recovery and drought survival currently dominate many conversations in North East Victoria but planning for future flooding is top of mind for one organisation. |
| February 16 - Flooding important for the environment.pdf (91 KB) Although flooding can be disastrous for urban communities, it is essential for river health and the natural systems linked to rivers. |
| February 13 - In the wake of fires, flood planning and emergency management on the radar.pdf (95 KB) Floodplain planning and flood emergency management experts will gather in Albury Wodonga next week (17 – 20 February) to work towards a more unified national approach. |
| January 29 - Drought employment brings some relief to farmers.pdf (82 KB) Farmers across the North East are receiving some welcome financial relief by being paid to undertake work that will help protect the environment. |
| January 28 - Beat the heat - leap into World Wetlands Day activities.pdf (92 KB) People of all ages can join frog walks, bus tours and informative talks at major wetlands near Rutherglen, Albury Wodonga and Wangaratta during February. |
| January 28 - Spraying set to eradicate aquatic weeds in Wangaratta.pdf (100 KB) A new weed control program along the One Mile Creek in Wangaratta will control and eradicate some deceptively attractive aquatic weeds. |
