Friends of the Gippsland Lakes

31/05/2026

🦆🐸💦 ❤️ 'When wetlands are healthy you can almost hear their beating heart.

🎧 In our latest Gippslandscapes podcast, join us on a trip to the Lower Latrobe Wetlands in Gunaikurnai Country to chat with two of our amazing team - Dr. Adrian and David about some exciting new watering infrastructure to assist these wetlands so they can thrive once more.

👂 Listen here https://bit.ly/4uZ1VXw.

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action Victorian Environmental Water Holder
Drift Media

31/05/2026

The fabulous East Gippy Winter Festival is almost here.

Which events are you going to ?

Program in link
https://egwinterfest.com.au/

Did you know…?

That the full program of events can be found over on the EGWF website (link in bio)

On the website you can filter events by free or ticketed, dates, towns and category, along with a search field to find your favourite events quickly!

There’s over 100 different events being held across East Gippsland from 19 June - 19 July & we’re positively certain there’s something for everyone, so head on over & start planning your next visit to East Gippsland now! 🙌🏻✨

📸 Eclipse Photography

31/05/2026

Some free events that will be inspiring

South East NOW returns in 2026 – celebrating the depth, diversity and strength of contemporary First Nations art across Gunaikurnai Country.

Co-hosted by GLaWAC and East Gippsland Art Gallery for the second consecutive year, this powerful exhibition brings together established and emerging Koorie artists across two beautiful Gippsland venues.

Join us for the Opening Events:
• 5.30 pm, Friday 12 June – East Gippsland Art Gallery, Bairnsdale
• 10:30 am Saturday 13 June – GLaWAC Aboriginal Art Gallery, Kalimna West

Entry is free and everyone is welcome.

Image: Borun's Country. The origin of the Gunnai of Gippsland. Ray Thomas

East Gippsland Art Gallery

30/05/2026

We still have places available for our first Gippsland Lakes Water Quality Seminar on 17th June at Eagle Point Foreshore Hub.
Come along and learn about how water quality is monitored in the lakes and catchment by government agencies and citizen scientists.
Register for free on the link below
https://events.humanitix.com/gippsland-lakes-water-quality-seminar-1

Love Our Lakes Gippsland Lakes Recreational Fishing Alliance Wetlands Environmental Taskforce Mine-free Glenaladale

29/05/2026

29/05/2026

GIPPSLAND LAKES HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS
Another update from DEECA.
It appears their most recent testing has shown reduced levels in the eastern Lakes.

Background on blue-green algae and links to other resources. Blue-green algae outbreaks sometimes occur in the summer in the Gippsland Lakes region.

29/05/2026

Don't forget our upcoming Water Quality Seminars
> June 17th in Eagle Point
> July 15th Lakes Entrance
These will have :
> demonstration of the methods for checking water quality in the Lakes and
> an open discussion on water quality and what makes the Lakes a good environment for wildlife, and us.
Representatives from FOGL and EGCMA will be present.
FREE TICKETS but booking required.
https://collections.humanitix.com/gippsland-lakes-water-quality-seminars

25/05/2026

The algal bloom warning from DEECA still remains in place.
NOTE :
1)Any queries re exact locations etc please contact DEECA directly. We only know what is posted by them.
2) Please keep in mind that the reports linked only cover cyanobacteria or Blue Green "Algae". They do not include other harmful algal species (e.g. Pseudo-Nitzschia and/or Karlodinium sp ) recently discovered. It would appear their continued presence in high numbers are the primary reason the lakes wide warnings remain in place.

East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority
Darren Chester MP
Gippsland Lakes Recreational Fishing Alliance
Loch Sport Fishing Association
Marine Research Group of the Field Naturalists Club of Victoria
West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority
Wetlands Environmental Taskforce

24/05/2026

24/05/2026

Sunset at Metung 🧡