RiverConnect is a community-driven project that aims to see the Goulburn and Broken Rivers recognised as the life and soul of the Shepparton-Mooroopna communities.
During its 10 years, RiverConnect has achieved many significant outcomes, including;
- A local schools ‘Adopt – a – reach’ program and RiverConnect VCAL program
- The Flats Interpretative Signage and The Flats Walk
- RiverConnect Paths Master Plan
- 2007 Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning Partner Achievement Award
- Evening spotlight walks and other community activities
- 2010 Regional Community Achievement Award – Sustainability Category
- Flood Markers along the river
- Boulevard Bush Reserve – Joint Environmental Management Plan and implementation of community priorities
- More than 20,000 students and community members have participated in a RiverConnect or related activity.
Greater Shepparton Mayor and Chair of RiverConnect Cr Dinny Adem said RiverConnect aims to raise awareness of the environmental, cultural, recreational and economic value of the rivers.
“RiverConnect has achieved many positive outcomes for our community and environment over the past 10 years and I look forward to seeing strong outcomes into the future,” Cr Adem said.
“I would like to thank everyone who has been involved in RiverConnect over the 10 years of the project. Your input has been invaluable.”
RiverConnect is supported by Greater Shepparton City Council and The Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority in partnership with Parks Victoria, Department of Environment, Water, Land and Planning, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development Central Sub Region, Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation, Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative, Word and Mouth, Goulburn Murray Landcare Network and Goulburn Valley Environment Group.
