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Dr Gillian Sparkes

‘Birds and Bitumen’: how we can all be stewards of the environment

From the Commissioner

For this year’s World Environment Day, the Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability, Dr Gillian Sparkes, delivered an inspiring speech to the construction industry at VicRoads. 

5 June 2017
Gippsland Community Leadership Program

Commissioner visits Australia's longest running community leadership program

Update

The Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability, Dr Gillian Sparkes, recently spoke to participants of the Gippsland Community Leadership Program to share environment and leadership stories.

1 June 2017
Jasus edwardsii: southern rock lobster

New fund to protect Port Phillip Bay gets moving

Update

Port Phillip Bay is one of Melbourne’s most important ecosystems, home to a rich and diverse environment. 

1 June 2017
Image credit: David Paul, Museums Victoria

Applications open for new environment roles

Update

Applications are now open for councils to take part in a pilot program to employ Officers for the Protection of the Local Environment (OPLE). 

17 May 2017

Premier’s sustainability awards 2017

Update

The Commissioner welcomes the announcement that entries are open for the 2017 Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards. 

9 May 2017
Image credit: Dr Julian Finn, Museums Victoria

Our Catchments, Our Communities Leadership Development Grants Available Now

News

The Commissioner welcomes the announcement of a new round of grants to support professional development and innovation in the water sector.

2 May 2017
Image credit: David Paul at Museums Victoria

Landcare Victoria Inc - a stronger Landcare

Update

After many months of review, negotiation and preparation, one single independent body will represent all interests and activities for Landcare in Victoria after 3 April 2017.

13 April 2017
Image credit: David Paul at Museums Victoria

Commissioner visits the 2017 Alpine Valleys Community Leadership Program

From the Commissioner

The Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability, Dr Gillian Sparkes, recently spoke to the 2017 Alpine Valleys Community Leadership Program (AVCLP) at Winton Wetlands, north-east Victoria.

11 April 2017
Image credit: Julian Finn at Museums Victoria

The Victorian Government releases long-term biodiversity plan

News

Protecting Victoria’s Environment – Biodiversity 2037 sets state-wide objectives to stop the decline of Victoria’s native plants and animals. 

6 April 2017
Image credit: Julian Finn at Museums Victoria

New site management plan for iconic Western Port

From the Commissioner

The Minister for Water, Lisa Neville MP, has announced a new Western Port Ramsar Site Management Plan which provides a framework for best site management for the coming seven years.

5 April 2017

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