Wetlands
Sep 30, 2025 · Wetlands are areas of the landscape that hold still or very slow-moving water. They can be natural or constructed, permanent or periodic, fresh or saline. They support
Sep 30, 2025 · Wetlands are areas of the landscape that hold still or very slow-moving water. They can be natural or constructed, permanent or periodic, fresh or saline. They support
Nov 28, 2023 · Victoria''s natural wetlands are diverse and include billabongs, marshes, meadows, lakes, alpine peatlands, intertidal saltmarshes,
1 day ago · Expressions of interest have been invited for the construction/operation of a proposed solar farm at Victoria''s Winton Wetlands - the Mokoan Solar Project.
Apr 22, 2024 · What is being touted as Australia''s largest floating solar system has been activated with water utility Gippsland Water flicking the
Sep 15, 2023 · Here, we used the United Nations System of Environmental Economic Accounting Ecosystem Accounting (SEEA EA) (UNCEEA 2021) to develop an ecosystem accounting for
Oct 19, 2020 · PLACES Parks Victoria is a State Government organisation that cares for more than 3,000 parks and reserves in Victoria. These protected places make up 18 per cent of
Nov 28, 2023 · Victoria''s natural wetlands are diverse and include billabongs, marshes, meadows, lakes, alpine peatlands, intertidal saltmarshes, mangroves, mudflats, and seagrass areas.
Jan 24, 2025 · Due to these factors, waterfowl and other waterbirds represent a crucial component of wetlands, and building projects that may impact
Nov 19, 2024 · The current body of knowledge of solar development effects on wetlands is limited due to several factors. First, the impact of solar development on wetlands is highly context
Apr 22, 2024 · What is being touted as Australia''s largest floating solar system has been activated with water utility Gippsland Water flicking the switch on a 350 kW array deployed atop a
Jan 24, 2025 · Due to these factors, waterfowl and other waterbirds represent a crucial component of wetlands, and building projects that may impact their biological capacity should
Jun 20, 2023 · The Solar energy facilities – design and development guideline provides an overview of the policy, legislative and statutory planning arrangements for solar energy facility
Nov 16, 2025 · Large-scale solar farms in north-east Victoria threaten endangered species and fragile ecosystems, creating serious concerns for the region.
1 day ago · Expressions of interest have been invited for the construction/operation of a proposed solar farm at Victoria''s Winton
Sep 30, 2025 · Wetlands are areas of the landscape that hold still or very slow-moving water. They can be natural or constructed, permanent or
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Victoria’s natural wetlands are diverse and include billabongs, marshes, meadows, lakes, alpine peatlands, intertidal saltmarshes, mangroves, mudflats, and seagrass areas.
Recent studies indicate there's a decreasing trend in wetland inundation in some regions and wetland types in Victoria. Wetland inundation occurs when continuous wet conditions cause the soil to become saturated or covered with water (‘inundation’). This inundation is a fundamental requirement for good wetland health.
Provide refuge during periods of drought. By supporting 24% of Victoria’s threatened native species, wetlands play an integral part in protecting our native wildlife. Wetlands support local tourism and the economy. People enjoy boating, camping, bird watching, fishing and duck hunting at wetlands.
With 12 Ramsar-listed wetlands, Victoria possesses some of the most important wetlands in the world. The Victorian Government plays an important role in protecting and managing our wetlands and the values they support. The Government has demonstrated their commitment to meeting our obligations under the Ramsar Convention by investing: