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Seagrass planting trials underway in Gippsland Lakes

East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority, Parks Victoria, Greening Australia and volunteers recently put on wetsuits and snorkels to commence the first trials to restore the once widespread seagrass meadows of the Gippsland Lakes. “Seagrass is an essential part of the Gippsland Lakes Ramsar site ecosystem. It provides food, habitat, filtering and a nursery for baby

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Ramsar Site Plan – Have Your Say!

The Draft Gippsland Lakes Ramsar Site Management Plan 2023-28 is now ready for your feedback. View the Plan and have your say by 11.59pm on Friday 19 January 2024. https://engage.vic.gov.au/GLRSMP The Plan establishes the framework for the maintenance of the site’s unique ecological character through the promotion of conservation and wise, sustainable use.The current Gippsland

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Terns return to Gippsland Lakes

Bird researchers are excited to report the first sightings of Small Terns in the Gippsland Lakes this year signalling their return to breed in the internationally recognised wetland. Small Terns are important visitors to the Gippsland Lakes Ramsar site with these long distance travellers flying in from northern Australia and further afield. “The first sightings

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Lakes’ Sea-eagle project set to fly

Spring is breeding season for the majestic White-bellied Sea-eagles in the Gippsland Lakes and this year it’s also time for a once in a decade survey to track the vulnerable species over the long term. As part of the Love Our Lakes program DEECA, in partnership with BirdLife Australia, is monitoring White-bellied Sea-eagle populations. “White-bellied

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Annual Report showcases managing the Lakes together

The 2022-23 Gippsland Lakes Annual Report is now available highlighting the activities completed, partnerships in action and investment into the projects improving the health of the Ramsar Listed Gippsland Lakes.  “We would like to commend all the people involved in this outstanding effort,” said Glenys Watts, Chair of the Gippsland Lakes Coordinating Committee. “Working together

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