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2022/23 Community Grants NOW OPEN
The Gippsland Lakes Coordinating Committee Community Grants allow community groups to complete environmental and community projects that continue to improve the health of the lakes through on-ground management activities and community engagement.

Applications close on Thursday 9 June.

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Giving Gippsland Lakes dolphins space
Seeing Burrunan dolphins jumping and flipping is a joy of visiting
and boating on the Gippsland Lakes. But don't get too close.
Become dolphin savvy this summer and pick up a copy of the guide
to safe boating at visitor information centres and boat-based
businesses around the Gippsland Lakes.

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Look up, it’s migration time
Although international travel is off the cards for us, migratory birds in the region are preparing for their long-haul flight back to the northern hemisphere. Sites popular for migratory birds are the fringing wetlands of Jones Bay, near Paynesville, and near Sale: Dowd Morass, Heart Morass and the Sale Common.

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Lakes and Waterways

The Gippsland Lakes are internationally and locally significant and boast some of the most beautiful waterways in the world.Read More

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Habitat

The Gippsland Lakes provides a variety of habitats for wildlife. This is great if you’re a recreational angler, birdwatcher or photographer.Read More

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Learning

Whether you’re a kid, teacher, or an adult learner, you can always learn new things about the Lakes. Read More


 

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Wildlife Photo Gallery

Check out the fantastic photos our Gippsland Lakes wildlife that have been taken by Museum Victoria research teams.

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Taking in the view

We were delighted to meet with Parliamentary Secretary and Member for Eastern Victoria, Harriet Shing MP on her recent visit to East Gippsland. The air was crisp but the views…

Community grants to spread the love of our lakes

Listen up passionate community organisations and groups who contribute to a healthy Gippsland Lakes – the Gippsland Lakes Coordinating Committee Community Grants 22/23 are now open for online application. The…

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The Gippsland Lakes are precious. Together we can protect them for future generations. The Gippsland Lakes are on the Traditional Lands and Waters of the Gunaikurnai. ‘Love our Lakes’ is about a shared responsibility to participate in caring for the Lakes and catchment.