Our Partnerships

The strength of our partnerships

  • 38 local governments in the region
  • Melbourne Water and the five retail water authorities
  • Department of Sustainability and Environment
  • Department of Primary Industries
  • Environment Protection Authority Victoria
  • Parks Victoria

 

Melbourne Water

Melbourne Water manages Melbourne's water supply catchments, removes and treats most of Melbourne's sewage and manages waterways, floodplains, environmental water reserve and major drainage systems for the region. Melbourne Water is the waterway, drainage and floodplain management authority for the whole of the Port Phillip and Western Port region, and also as the manager of the environmental water reserves for this region.

 

Government agencies

Numerous agencies have direct and indirect interests in the management of land and water resources in the Port Phillip and Western Port region. In terms of expertise and resources these agencies present tremendous problem-solving opportunities. They work with the PPWCMA and each other to deliver the best possible solutions to the issues facing our natural environment. 

 

Local Government

Local governments in the Port Phillip and Western Port region play an important role as investors, planners and project managers in natural resource management, individually and collectively. Local government planning schemes, environmental policies and strategies play a key role in ensuring protection and enhancement of natural resources. Councils are also contributors to natural resource management through enforcement of local laws and regulatory activities, community engagement and education, on-ground works and monitoring and reporting of environmental change at a local level.  
 

Community groups

Community groups play a vital role in improving the natural environment through events, activities and through education and engagement of individuals, landholders, schools and other community groups. Most community groups are operated by volunteers whose time and expertise make a significant contribution to making our region a better place to live.

 

Links to some of our partners 

Australian Government

Victorian Government

Local Government

Department of Sustainability and Environment

Department of Primary Industries

Melbourne Water

Southern Rural Water

Parks Victoria

EPA

Landcare Australia Victoria

Landcare and community groups


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