Community
12 August, 2026
CMA celebrates Landcare volunteers
CORANGAMITE Catchment Management Authority (CMA) celebrated the work of Landcare volunteers as part of Landcare Week.
More than 4200 volunteers support 152 Landcare and community-based natural resource management groups across the Corangamite Landcare region in south west Victoria.
Celebrations ran from Monday, August 3, to Sunday, August 9, with Corangamite CMA encouraging residents to connect with their local Landcare groups and networks.
Corangamite CMA chief executive officer Dr Amber Clarke said Landcare is one of the CMA’s most important partners, working to restore habitat, improve waterway health, support sustainable agriculture and strengthen local communities.
“Many people know Landcare through tree planting days and community events but may not realise the breadth of work Landcare volunteers, facilitators and staff contribute across our region,” she said.
“We simply could not achieve Corangamite CMA’s goals without Landcare.
“From restoring native vegetation and protecting waterways to supporting sustainable agriculture, citizen science and environmental education, Landcare plays a critical role in caring for our waterways, soils and biodiversity.”
Corangamite CMA supports Landcare across the region through its Regional Landcare Coordination role, connecting groups and networks with funding, training, partnerships and opportunities.
Since 2022, Corangamite CMA has worked in partnership with local Landcare networks to deliver the Small Blocks Big Dreams project, empowering more than 160 small landholders to improve soil health, biodiversity and native vegetation on their properties while building a network of environmental stewards across the region.
Landcare’s impact extends beyond on-ground works, with many WaterWatch and EstuaryWatch volunteers being active Landcare members and contributing valuable citizen science data which helps monitor the health of waterways and inform management decisions.
Local Landcare volunteers also support schools through programs such as River Detectives, helping students learn about river health and monitor local waterways.
“To all Landcare volunteers, facilitators and staff across the Corangamite CMA region: thank you,” Dr Clarke said.
“Your dedication, passion and hard work are helping build a better future for our environment and communities.”
For more information about Landcare in the Corangamite region, or to find your local group or network, visit www.ccma.vic.gov.au/get-involved/landcare/