Mitchell River

• The East Gippsland’s magnificent Mitchell River is one of the last remaining major Victorian river systems free from dams.
• The Mitchell River has a special listing under the Heritage Rivers Act 1992 due to its rich ecological and cultural heritage and unique social and recreational value.
• Bank erosion and pest plants and animals are key threats to the health of the Mitchell River, along with renewed calls to place a dam on the river.

People who love and depend on the Mitchell River have many memories and insights to share – of repairing the river’s banks, of campaigning against damming, and of its wild, precious and peaceful qualities.