Healthy Waterways on Farms Forum

THE Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CCMA) will provide locals with plenty of practical landowner tips at their Catchment Conversations Healthy Waterways on Farms Forum next month.

The October 6 event will be split into two separate forums, consisting of presentations in the morning and a restoration site tour in the afternoon.

The sessions will be conducted by keynote speaker Professor Ian Rutherland and Professor John Sherwood, who will shed light on the historical management of rivers in the Corangamite region, including how and why rivers change conditions.

Professor Rutherford has worked for over 25 years on government and community catchment management policies and management, while Professor Sherwood is an expert in the field of nutrient runoff and stock management.

After the presentations, forum attendees will have the chance to visit a local farm with a recently completed river restoration project.

CCMA senior project officer of land and catchment health, Kelly Snell said she hoped the forums could inspire attendees to make positive environment action.

“We are thrilled to offer this forum and provide an opportunity for people to hear from industry experts and those who have completed their own works to share insights on best practices for sustainable land management and waterway restoration.

“We hope to encourage environmental stewardship by giving people the tools and understanding to take proactive steps towards safeguarding our waterways now and for future generations.”

The forum is a free event with all ages welcome.

Morning presentations commence at 8:30am until 1:45pm with morning tea and lunch included.

The afternoon field tour is from 1:45pm until 5pm, with transportation provided.

Attendees can register for both parts or choose to attend just one of the sessions.

For more, visit, ccma.vic.gov.au/waterway-management/event-catchment-conversations-healthy-waterways-on-farms/