Area: 30 000 km² Population: 230 000

The North Central region features internationally significant wetlands, a healthy agricultural industry and a vibrant community.

Three rivers from this region – the Campaspe, Loddon and Avoca – contribute flows to the Murray River, impacting the river’s aquatic life and water quality.

The Loddon River is home to many threatened plants and animals, including the Murray cod. Government funding is helping maintain and improve the river’s health for future generations. Projects undertaken will improve water quality and the habitat available for birds, animals and fish, both in and beside the river.

Regional River Health Strategy

The North Central Regional River Health Strategy was developed by the North Central Catchment Management Authority (CMA) in consultation with their local community and key stakeholders. It is an umbrella strategy that sets priorities and direction for the protection and enhancement of rivers.

The North Central Regional River Health Strategy identifies river health related objectives, activities and targets for rivers located within the Campaspe, Loddon and Avoca river basins.

For more information visit the North Central CMA website.

Large Scale River Restoration Project

Rehabilitating flow-regulated waterways in the Loddon catchment

The North Central CMA activities are aimed at improving river health along the Loddon River (downstream of Cairn Curran Reservoir), Tullaroop and Birches Creeks. Activities being undertaken including riparian and wetland protection and enhancement, aquatic surveys and habitat enhancement, erosion control, floodplain management and community capacity building.

CMA contact details

North Central CMA
Website: www.nccma.vic.gov.au
Phone: 03 5448 7124