Gippsland Lakes & Catchment Task Force

The Gippsland Lakes & Catchment Task Force was established in November 2001 by the Victorian Government to formulate and implement a considered response to the declining water quality and increasing algal blooms facing the Gippsland Lakes.

The Taskforce subsequently developed the Gippsland Lakes Future Directions and Action Plan. This Plan establishes clear priorities and directions, and outlines a suite of programs which will be implemented by the catchment community, supported by Government and coordinated by Task Force.

This site provides information on the implementation of the Gippsland Lakes Future Directions and Action Plan, investigations and research undertaken by the Taskforce and updates on the condition of the Gipplsland Lakes.

Feel free to contact us should you require additional information.

Blue-green Algae Affecting the Gippsland Lakes

Condition of the Gippsland Lakes Community Report Card

Gippsland Lakes and Catchment Task Force Overview (PDF 338 kb)

Gippsland Lakes Natural Assets Report Card (PDF 455 kb)

2011 Gippsland Lakes Natural Assets Report Card - Full Report - (PDF 3.94 mb)

The Ecology of Algal Blooms in the Gippsland Lakes The quality of the water in the Gippsland Lakes has been declining. This has caused an increase in algal blooms that may be toxic to people, animals and fish. In response, the Gippsland Lakes & Catchment Task Force has gathered a body of research that sheds light on what causes the algal blooms, and what needs to be done to reduce their frequency. See the Algal Blooms in the Gippsland Lakes page for information.	Photograph: Riviera Nautic

The Ecology of Algal Blooms in the Gippsland Lakes
The quality of the water in the Gippsland Lakes has been declining. This has caused an increase in algal blooms that may be toxic to people, animals and fish.

In response, the Gippsland Lakes & Catchment Task Force has gathered a body of research that sheds light on what causes the algal blooms, and what needs to be done to reduce their frequency.

See the Algal Blooms in the Gippsland Lakes page for information.

Photo: Gippsland Lakes

Photograph: Riviera Nautic