Mar 22, 2022 | Caring for the Environment, Latest News
A new native shellfish reef will bring new life to the Gippsland Lakes as well as providing a boost of up to 25 local jobs and enhancing tourism and recreation. Minister for the Environment Sussan Ley said local rock material would be used to establish a new...
Aug 16, 2021 | Latest News
Nearly 20 projects in East Gippsland will receive funding to aid the recovery of native wildlife and habitat severely impacted by the 2019/20 black summer bushfires. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester welcomed the announcement of more than $3.8 million in...
Oct 1, 2020 | Latest News
The Federal Government will spend $1.8 million to establish five hectares of shellfish reefs in the Gippsland Lakes between Metung and Lakes Entrance to improve the health of the ecosystem, support local jobs and boost visitor numbers. Local MP Darren Chester said the...
Jul 22, 2020 | Latest News
Six projects in Gippsland have been selected to help native wildlife and habitat recover from the recent bushfires as part of the Federal Government’s $12 million Wildlife and Habitat Bushfire Recovery Program. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the...
Jun 9, 2020 | Latest News
An innovative environmental project to restore habitat for native fish and improve water quality at Corner Inlet has received a welcome $50,000 boost from the Federal Government. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has announced Yarram Yarram Landcare Network...
