The Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre will benefit from a funding boost from the state government as part of the latest round of Landcare grants.
The government will provide the centre with $500.
Environment Minister Steve Dimopoulos said each project funded through the 2025 Victorian Landcare Grant is aimed at making a difference to enhance and protect Victoria’s great outdoors.
This year $3.6 million in grants will support 509 Landcare and environmental volunteer groups across the state, helping fund on-ground works, community education and engagement activities, group development, and small grants supporting administrative functions, including insurance, incorporation and operational costs.
Landcare grants deliver lasting benefits to the environment, the funding will help Landcare groups restore and protect vital habitats and waterways, and grow strong, connected communities that will continue to care for the land for generations to come, the government said.
Grants were available to all Victorian Landcare and environmental volunteer groups, including Landcare and Friends groups, Conservation Management Networks, Committees of Management, Coastcare groups and Traditional Owner or Aboriginal groups and organisations working on Country.
“Landcare and environmental volunteer groups make a significant contribution to our communities managing projects that restore and enhance our parks, coastlines, nature reserves and waterways,” Mr Dimopoulos said.
“Over many years these grants have delivered incredible value to Victoria and we’re proud to continue supporting their work to protect our environment for generations to come.”
