Upper Coliban integrated catchment management plan
North Central CMA and Coliban Water are working in partnership to deliver the Upper Coliban Integrated Catchment Management Plan.
The Dja Dja Wurrung approach
Learn more below about the strategy Djaara (Dja Dja Wurrung People) are implementing to manage water across country: Dhelkunyangu Gatjin (working together to heal water).
The involvement of Djaara in the A Healthy Coliban Catchment project’s governance, planning, and execution is essential.
Djaara's traditional ecological knowledge, developed over thousands of years, provides valuable insights in caring for Djandak (country) and gatjin (water).
A long-term partnership
Part of a 20-year plan, the project aims to protect the upper section of the Coliban River and its long-term water supply, while boosting habitat connectivity, sustainable land use practices, and building cultural and lifestyle value across the region.
It is one of the most robust and integrated approaches to catchment management undertaken in Victoria and includes working with local councils, community groups, and landholders on a range of on-ground projects and actions.
Supplying raw water for drinking water purposes for more than 130,000 people, the Upper Coliban catchment provides environmental, social and economic values.
Waterways such as Dindilong Yaluk (The Coliban River) are central to Dja Dja Wurrung cultural identity and provide places to camp, hunt, fish, swim and hold Ceremony.
Latest News
Latest news A Healthy Coliban Catchment.
A catchment-first focus
In 2024, we were the first water corporation in Australia to adopt the Australian Water Association’s new statement on protecting our water sources. Known as the Source Water Protection Statement, these principles will help us develop preventative risk management strategies to ensure our catchments and water sources remain healthy into the future.
Learn more about the Source Water Protection Statement.
Project statistics so far
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Learn about the damage willows do to the river
Willows have now invaded thousands of kilometres of riparian environments in south eastern Australia.
The importance of managing grazing along rivers
Controlled grazing limits stocking rates and restricted timing, duration and conditions under which grazing takes place can be a useful management tool in some circumstances.
A Healthy Coliban Catchment
Find out more about the project, what we're working on and what we've achieved in this 20 year project.
A video introduction to the program
The project aims to protect the upper section of the Coliban River and its long-term water supply, while boosting habitat connectivity, sustainable land use practices, and building cultural and lifestyle value across the region.
North Central Catchment Management Authority
For the first time, Coliban Water, the North Central Catchment Management Authority (CMA) and Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation have joined forces to create a plan aimed at protecting water quality, the fauna and flora, and cultural history of the area.
We acknowledge and respect Victoria Traditional Owners as the original custodians of Victoria's land and waters, their unique ability to care for country and deep spiritual connection to it. We honour Elders past and present whose knowledge and wisdom has ensured the continuation of culture and traditional practices. We are committed to being a safe and inclusive workplace for LGBTIQA+ communities and their families.
Contact us
1300 363 200
Email coliban@coliban.com.au
National relay service 133 677 then ask for 1300 363 200
