WGCMA | West Gippsland Regional Waterway Strategy

Published: 20 July 2026

West Gippsland Regional Waterway Strategy 2027-2036

The West Gippsland Regional Waterway Strategy (the Strategy) is a regional strategy that guides collaborative effort towards improved waterway condition over a ten-year period, the new strategy will plan for 2027-2036.

Waterways include wetlands, rivers and estuaries and their floodplains.

The Strategy works towards a 50-year vision and long-term outcomes (20-50 years).

We would like to thank those who have submitted feedback to date, it is all being taken into consideration.

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Owners of the region, the Gunaikurnai, the Bunurong, the Boonwurrung and the Wurundjeri peoples, their rich culture and spiritual connection to Country.
We also acknowledge the responsibility to care for Country of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples and organisations in Natural Resource Management and pay respects to Elders, past, present and emerging.