Riparian land
The land abutting Victoria's streams, rivers and creeks is critical to the health not just of our waterways but also the frogs, fish, birds and other forms of life found there.
In the past we have failed to protect riparian land from damaging uses such as uncontrolled stock grazing, but in October 2009 the Victorian Government had a chance to turn this situation around through the creation of new "Conservation Licences".
Sadly, it failed to do so.
Riverside Rescue report released
On World Rivers Day, 2011, the Victorian National Parks Association launched a report outlining how the State Government can repair rivers and improve water quality across Victoria.
Cows in rivers a legal and health risk
The Brumby Government could face legal action if it fails to act on two recent reports detailing how its 'cows in rivers' policy poses serious risks to human health.
VNPA launches riverside land campaign
After his success in achieving park status for Victoria's River Red Gum areas, the VNPA's Nick Roberts is now working to protect riparian land throughout Victoria.
For more information about VNPA's riparian land campaign please contact Nick Roberts on 0429 945 429 or email gveg@shepparton.net.au. You can also learn more with these important fact sheets and reports:
Riparian land fact sheets
Creating a better future for our river life - 493kb pdf Cows in our waterways lethal for the land - 480kb pdf A chance to get river management right - 541kb pdf
Reports Human Health Risk From Crown Water Frontage Licences - 990kb pdf EDO report on Crown water frontage licenses - 100kb pdf VNPA policy brief - 548kb pdf