Projects to protect waterways

APPLICATIONS are open for the second round of the State Government’s Green Links grants program which aims to enhance local waterways.

Eligibility has been extended for this round to include projects being run by schools, to provide young people with an opportunity to protect rivers and creeks.

Community groups, water and land managers, Traditional Owners, local councils and schools can apply for funding between $20,000 and $350,000.

“As our communities grow, it’s so important to respect and protect our precious waterways and the environments that we know and love,” said Minister for Water Harriet Shing.

“The green links grants are helping more people to get involved, and to make a positive and lasting difference.”

The first round of the program contributed to 23 projects including more than $700,000 for 13 revegetation sites along the Yarrowee River in Ballarat.

More than 200 hectares of land near the Yarra, Maribyrnong, Werribee, and Barwon Rivers, and their waterways, were revegetated.

For more information visit water.vic.gov.au/grants/green-links-grants.