Catchments

Good catchment management enhances sustainability and productivity of our natural environment.

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Our Catchments, Our Communities

Our commitment to managing our catchments to benefit the environment, community and economy.

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Merrimu Reservoir near Bacchus Marsh

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A field officer works at Pykes Creek Reservoir at Myrniong outside Bacchus Marsh in Southern Victoria.

Catchment governance

Learn how catchment management authorities are governed in Victoria.

Blue-winged parrot

Catchment management framework

Integrated catchment management underpins sustainable management of land and water resources in Victoria and contributes to biodiversity management.

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Partners in catchment management

Many individuals, groups and organisations have important roles to improve the health and productivity of our varied landscapes.

Middle Reedy Lake outside Kerang

Regional catchment strategies

Regional catchment strategies are critical to the integrated management of land, water and biodiversity in Victoria’s catchment and land protection regions.

Glenelg River ecosystem monitoring

Reporting on the condition and management of Victoria's catchments

Consistent and targeted monitoring, evaluation and reporting is essential for effective management of Victoria’s catchments.

Merrimu Reservoir near Bacchus Marsh

Special water supply catchment areas

Victoria's 123 special water supply catchments areas are protected from existing or potential land use impacts under the Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994.