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/
