The North Central CMA region is home to the Kerang Wetlands, an extensive system of more than 100 wetlands.
Twenty-three of these lakes, marshes and swamps are recognised as internationally significant through their listing under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands.
Wetlands are one of the most threatened habitats in the world; the Convention exists as a framework for international cooperation for their conservation and wise use.
The Kerang Wetlands are vital nesting and feeding grounds for waterbirds and other wetland dependant species.
The Kerang Wetlands also hold great significance to the Barapa Barapa and Wamba Wemba Traditional Custodians.
With many thousands of years of knowledge handed down through the generations, North Central Waterwatch sees First Nations people as best placed to monitor the health of these wetlands.
We are providing employment opportunities for Traditional Custodians to spend more time on Country while monitoring the health of these important wetlands.
The information gathered and partnerships formed will help to inform and the North Central CMA how to manage the site through the Kerang Wetlands Ramsar Site monitoring and management project 2021-24.
2022 Kerang Ramsar Sites Citizen Science Snapshot
