Living or working on the lakes, or in the catchment, is a great privilege. The ongoing health of the Gippsland Lakes is vital for the environmental, economic and social prosperity of the region.
As a resident, visitor or user of the Lakes, you have a key part to play in ensuring that we keep this unique environment healthy.
Did you know that the Gippsland Lakes catchment extends from Lakes Entrance, inland to ‘the gap’ just north of Swifts Creek, across to Warragul and follows the Strezlecki Ranges around to just south of Sale?
The catchment is more than 20,000 square kilometres – that’s about 11% of the total land surface of Victoria! This large around is home to thousands of people who live and work everyday without realising that their actions could have an impact on the Gippsland Lakes.
Here are a few helpful tips that you can use to keep the lakes healthy.
You can join one of the many Community Groups that are active in an around the Gippsland Lakes.
The Victorian State Government has provided funding for the health of the Gippsland Lakes. Check out our Community Grants page to see when the next available round of funds are open.