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Have your say on the draft RiverConnect Strategic Plan

RiverConnect’s vision is to connect people with our local rivers and wetlands, and the plan outlines the strategic priorities and programs to achieve this.

A number of key focus areas have been identified including:

Dumping of rubbish along the Goulburn and Broken Rivers
Improved access to the river environment
Increased community engagement incorporating the river environment
Increased student and school engagement with the river environment
Stronger focus on Aboriginal cultural activities

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Greater Shepparton Mayor, Cr Dinny Adem encouraged people to have their say on the plan.

“We are so lucky to have rivers and wetlands right on our doorstep that provide so many opportunities to enjoy the natural environment, such as a walk or ride along the river, the regular free RiverConnect Spotlight Walks and the annual Bat Walk and Turtle Talk,” Cr Adem said.

“There are a number of activities happening where you will be able to chat to RiverConnect staff and share your ideas and feedback on the plan.”

Hard copies of the Draft Plan and surveys are available at:

Council Offices, 90 Welsford Street, Shepparton
Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority, 168 Welsford Street, Shepparton
Visitors Information Centre, 33 Nixon Street, Shepparton
Aquamoves, 25 Tom Collins Drive, Shepparton
Mooroopna Library, 9 Morrell Street, Mooroopna

Representatives of RiverConnect will be available at the following events:

Twilight Stroll, KidsTown, Friday 17 February 5.30pm-8.00pm
RiverConnect’s Canoeing on the Goulburn River - Saturday 18 February
Project Wild Thing Screening, KidsTown, Thursday 23 February 8.00pm-10.00pm
RiverConnect’s Spotlight Walk - Thursday 23 February or Thursday 23 March
Shepparton Summer Market, Friday 24 and Saturday 25 February
Screen on the Green, Saturday 25 February, Victoria Park Lake, 6.00pm-10.00pm
RiverConnect’s Breakfast with the Birds, 28 February, 8.00am-9.30am
Clean Up Australia Day, Sunday 5 March, behind Aquamoves, Tom Collins Drive 9.00am-11.00am
RiverConnect’s Bat Talk - Friday 17 March, 6.30pm – 8.00pm
Mooroopna Farmer’s Market, Sunday 19 March, 9.00am – 12.00noon

If a community group or organisation would like a representative to attend a meeting or event, or to discuss the plan please contact riverconnect@shepparton.vic.gov.au or call 5832 9700.

Background

RiverConnect is a project that aims to see the Goulburn and Broken Rivers recognised as the life and soul of the Shepparton-Mooroopna communities.

RiverConnect is a community project in partnership with Greater Shepparton City Council, Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority, Parks Victoria, Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, Department of Education and Training, Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation, Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative, Word and Mouth, Goulburn Murray Landcare Network and Goulburn Valley Environment Group.

For more information about RiverConnect, visit http://www.riverconnect.com.au/