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The Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) leads the Victorian Government's efforts to sustainably manage water resources and catchments, climate change, bushfires, parks and other public land, forests, biodiversity and ecosystem conservation. Our Ministers
Discovering Microbats - how do we study these elusive creatures?
Bat Ecologist Micaela Jemison from the department's Arthur Rylah Institute gives us a behind the scenes look at the techniques used in her research on these fascinating creatures.
FireReady app tutorial
CFA have produced an online tutorial for the FireReady app, describing features such as setting up Fire Watch Zones, displaying current incidents and monitoring warning information.
Watch the tutorial on YouTube.
Spotted Tree Frogs
260 captive-bred Spotted Tree Frogs have been released back into the Mount Buffalo National Park in Victoria’s north east in an effort to re-establish the species in a former stronghold. See all the photos from the day in our Flickr set.
Latest News
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Suspected Port Phillip Bay Algal Bloom
The suspected algal bloom has dissipated and no brown discoloured water can been seen from Daveys Bay to McCrae. Testing of samples taken from the suspected algal bloom in the bay have not found any harmful substances. People should still avoid contact with water that looks murky or sludgy.
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Blue-green algae - Gippsland Lakes
Find out more about the Gippsland Lakes algal blooms at www.water.vic.gov.au
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Great rebates still available!
Home and garden rebates under the Living Victoria Water Rebate Program are now being extended to all Victorian households (including those that are self supplied and not connected to a reticulated water supply).
