Water Think Tank: Shaping the Future of the Victorian Waterway Management Strategy

The Victorian Waterway Management Strategy (VWMS) shapes how waterway health is funded, protected, and governed across Victoria. It influences everything from:Environmental flows and river restorationPlanning protections for creeks and riversFunding for local groups and catchment partnershipsIntegration of Traditional Owner values and leadershipThe updated strategy (2026–2036) offers a rare opportunity to ensure community-led voices — like those in the Maribyrnong and its tributaries — are embedded in future waterway governance.Join us for a special edition of the Water Think Tank focused on developing a collective community submission to the Victorian Waterway Management Strategy (VWMS).This session will feature a briefing from a DEECA representative, followed by a discussion to identify what we think matters most to our waterways and communities.Session Details� Date: Wednesday 6 August 2025� Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm� Location: Hume Global Learning Centre – Sunbury (Conference Room 3)44 Macedon St, Sunbury VIC 3429
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