Tarwin Catchment — Spring Newsletter 2024
Read the latest news from the Tarwin catchment — plantings, surveys, events and more.
Connecting Our Community to the Tarwin Catchment
The Tarwin River drains most of South Gippsland — one of Victoria's richest and most diverse catchments
One Connected
River System
270,000+
Hectares
Diverse
Ecosystems
Our
Community
The Tarwin Catchment
The Tarwin River and its tributaries flow from the Strzelecki Ranges through farms, forests and wetlands to Corner Inlet. This catchment covers most of South Gippsland Shire and connects us all.
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Geography
Explore the rivers, ranges and landscapes that shape our catchment.
History & Culture
From Traditional Custodians to early settlers — the Tarwin's human story.
Wildlife & Ecosystems
Wetlands, forests, grasslands and the creatures that call them home.
Threats & Restoration
What challenges face our catchment, and how we can restore it together.
Trails & Recreation
Walk, paddle and explore the Tarwin catchment. Discover walking tracks, river trails and cultural routes that take you through some of South Gippsland's most beautiful landscapes.
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Stories from the Tarwin
Flood Recovery: Restoring the Tarwin After 2024 Floods
The 2024 floods caused significant damage to riparian plantings. Here is how recovery is progressing.
Tarwin Symposium 2024 — A Recap
Over 100 community members gathered to share knowledge and passion for the Tarwin catchment.
Tarwin River Water Quality Report — 2023 Annual Summary
Annual water quality data shows gradual improvement in several Tarwin catchment sub-catchments.
Summer in the Catchment — Things to Do
From swimming holes to birdwatching, here are some ways to experience the Tarwin catchment this summer.
Spring Planting Day at Dumbalk — Register Now
Join us for a community planting day along Dumbalk Creek — a Tarwin tributary in need of some…
Citizen Science
Help us understand the health of the Tarwin. Record wildlife sightings, water quality observations and more. Your data makes a difference.
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WLT Projects
Tarwin River Revegetation — Spring 2024
Volunteers planted over 800 native seedlings along the lower Tarwin River banks.
Weed Control Along Tarwin Upper Reaches
Targeted removal of blackberry and willows from upper Tarwin tributaries.
Platypus Monitoring in the Tarwin
Environmental DNA sampling confirms platypus presence at six sites along the Tarwin.
Tarwin Estuary Waterbird Survey
Annual waterbird survey records 42 species at the Tarwin Estuary — including three threatened species.
Tarwin River Walk Development
Planning underway for a signature walking route following the Tarwin River through South Gippsland.
Catchment Water Quality Monitoring — 2022 Results
Quarterly water quality monitoring across 12 sites reveals mixed results for the Tarwin catchment.
Support the Tarwin
Help restore and protect the Tarwin River catchment for future generations. Donate through the South Gippsland Landcare Network Fund.
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