WaterLinks
Whoever it was that said 'knowledge shared is power' was onto something. And we think that's no truer than when you're working to save Victoria's precious rivers.
That's why we've set up a free knowledge sharing program for community environmental advocates. The program links up people working on the ground with a range of technical experts to share information and expertise.
Our experts bring knowledge and networks from a diverse range of fields, including:
- Engineering
- Law
- Media
- Conservation Biology
- Ecology
- Water Management
And it's not just a one-way street. Our technical experts gain increased access to local knowledge and on-the-ground experience through their interaction with community environmental advocates. This knowledge helps inform their work and provides case studies for their research.
The process leaves us all richer and more empowered to work towards healthy rivers.
The Waterlinks program is chaired by Dr Mike Grace, Director of the Water Studies Centre and Senior Lecturer in Aquatic and Environmental Chemistry at Monash University.
Do you have a question?
Chances are we can find you the answer. Simply email us below. Give us an outline of your issue or query and about the type of advice or help you need.
Your request will then be passed on to our panel of experts. If a panel member can help, they will contact you directly. Our goal is to fulfill requests within two weeks of the initial enquiry. Either way, we'll let you know how we go.
Let us know how you go
As a follow-up, we'll ask you to complete a brief feedback survey. The advice will be added to our database for people searching for help with similar issues in the future.
For more information
Contact Juliet Le Feuvre, Environment Victoria
Ph: +613 9341 8106 or email her.
Get the latest buzz on our WaterLinks program, below.
Funding for this program is generously provided by the Reichstein Foundation.
Green programs to be axed
Wednesday, 3 May 2012
Josh Gordon, The Age
The looming carbon tax will be used by the Baillieu government to justify scrapping a raft of state environmental programs as part of a push to end duplication between the Commonwealth...
moreBaillieu govt slashes environment department budget
Tuesday, 2 May 2012
Climate Spectator
The Victorian government has taken the axe to funding for its environment department, with the division the hardest hit by a tough budget.
All up, $130.6...
moreClimate, land, biodiversity face biggest cuts
Wednesday, 2 May 2012
Adam Morton, The Age
Spending on environmental programs will be cut by $130.6 million next financial year - the biggest reduction for any department.
The cuts to the Department of...
moreVic budget shuns environment: green group
Tuesday, 1 May 2012
9 News
The Victorian budget failed to improve the government's track record on the environment, critics say.
Environment Victoria described the budget as disappointing and said the...
moreBudget continues Baillieu Government’s record of environmental failure
Tuesday, 1 May 2012
Environment Victoria has described today State budget as “deeply disappointing” and said it continues the Baillieu Government’s record of...
moreBaillieu Government’s new approach to water planning hits the spot
Monday, 23 April 2012
Environment Victoria has welcomed the forward-thinking approach to urban water management taken in the Living Melbourne, Living Victoria Implementation Plan released by...
moreScientists condemn Murray-Darling draft as misleading
Thursday, 5 April 2012
David Wroe, The Age
The Wentworth Group of scientists has condemned the draft plan to save the Murray-...
moreNew poll finds Victorians want clean energy action. Is Premier Baillieu listening?
Friday, 9 March 2012
A new survey of attitudes on the environment has found that most Victorians believe the state government has a responsibility to reduce greenhouse pollution....
moreFlood inquiry barking up the wrong tree
Tuesday, 6 March 2012
Environment Victoria today said that the state’s river systems are in danger of being decimated by the Baillieu Government’s proposal to clear river-side vegetation and resurrect failed...
moreBaillieu wants $380 from Canberra for river projects
Friday, 2 March 2012
Tom Arup, The Age
Victoria has demanded $380 million in federal funding for environmental works in the Murray-Darling, as it begins to outline its wish list under plans to reform...
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Connecting ecology and economy
Victorian government misses the point
Reading the Victorian government’s submission on the draft Murray Darling Basin Plan, you would think that...
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The government won’t cut our emissions by 20%
But you can!
You may have heard, the state government has dumped the target to reduce Victoria’s greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by 2020. We’re pretty bummed about it because it means clean energy investment and employment opportunities will be sent elsewhere...
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Time to put pen to paper
for Murray submissions!
It’s hard to believe but the 20 week consultation period on the draft Murray-Darling Basin Plan is coming to a close – submissions are due on Monday, 16 April. So for all of us who’ve been procrastinating (including me!) this is...
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- Summit calls for green makeover for 1 million Victorian homes |
- Water Security, Healthy Rivers: Our Vision for Melbourne |
- New Report: Water Security, Healthy Rivers |
- An Audit of Seven Environmental Bulk Entitlements – Recommended, Planned, and Actual Release of Environmental Water to Victoria’s Stressed Rivers |
- Environmental flows audit shows the gaps between promises and performance |
- Submission to 2009 Biennial Assessment of progress in Implementation of the National Water Initiative |
- Environment Victoria’s submission to the draft Northern Region Sustainable Water Strategy |
- Inquiry into Melbourne's Future Water Supply |
- Environment Victoria submission to Environment Effects Statement for the Victorian Desalination Project |
- Submission to the EPBC investigation of the Sugarloaf Pipeline |
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