| The Port Phillip and Westernport Catchment Management Authority has received a $272,900 share of the Victorian Government’s $3.39 million Second Generation Landcare grants for this financial year.
The Victorian Government has provided the funding for local Landcare groups to finance projects that will benefit the health of the region's land and waterways. Typical Landcare jobs include weed removal, the planting of indigenous species and the fencing of native vegetation to protect it from stock.
Each project being funded has been assessed by a community based panel established by the Port Phillip and Westernport Catchment Management Authority according to the natural resource priorities for
the region, and fits in with other projects to provide multiple benefits.
The Port Phillip and Westernport Catchment Management Authority’s Environmental Funding Coordinator, Stephen Thuan said “Landcare is a way of addressing environmental problems, building the long-term
viability of agriculture and making the most of the enterprise and energy of the volunteers.”
“The volunteers know where the problems are, they are willing to get stuck into the job, and funding from the State Government can put the tools and supplies in their hands.” said Mr Thuan.
“Landcare is not just a farming phenomenon, the future of the environment is in everyone’s hands, including people who live in towns, local companies and school groups, anyone can volunteer their time and energy for a better environment.” said Mr Thuan.
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For information on Landcare groups in your region, visit the Victorian Landcare Gateway website at www.landcarevic.net.au or contact the Port Phillip and Westernport Catchment Management Authority.
For further information on the projects funded in the Port Phillip and Westernport catchment, contact Stephen Thuan, Environmental Funding Coordinator, Port Phillip and Westernport Catchment Management Authority on (03) 8781 7900 or via email community.grants@ppwcma.vic.gov.au |