Figure 15 – Significant conservation value        Figure 16 – Degraded waterway with no
waterway with a good cover of bank                bank vegetation and extensive erosion.
vegetation and no bank erosion.

Constraints

• A permit must be issued by the Catchment Management Authority before the start of any works on a designated waterway.
• Native vegetation along waterways and in wetlands is protected under the Native Vegetation Provision of the local Planning Scheme.
• Crown land waterway frontages require the adjoining landholder to contact Department of Sustainability and Environment - Crown Land Management before any activities/works are undertaken.
• Pumping of water from a waterway generally requires a diversion licence from your local water authority.
• Dams will require a licence for:

    -  take & use if the water is for irrigation or commercial purposes.

    -  construction on a waterway.

    -  off a waterway dependant of wall size and dam capacity

    A dam may require a permit, contact your local shire.

Environmental Management Incentives and Organisations

To find out about information on:

• Waterway and Wetland grants
• Land for Wildlife
• Trust for Nature
• Landcare Victoria

go to www.conservationbroker.net.au - environmental management incentives and organisations  page and use links.