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Summer by the Sea sets high water mark
DSE’s Summer by the Sea festival has wrapped up, bringing an end to the 300 free events held over three weeks in early January.
Check out a short video of one of Summer by the Sea's Rockpool Rambles at Point Leo on YouTube.
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.
Landcare
On 15 November 2011, more than 350 Landcare members, supporters, farmers and agency staff joined together at the MCG to celebrate Landcare's 25th anniversary.
See video of the event at www.youtube.com/user/DSEVictoria
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Blue-green algae
Find out more about the Gippsland Lakes algal blooms at www.water.vic.gov.au
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Preparing for bushfire - changes to entitlements for native vegetation clearing
More information about new entitlements enabling residents to manage vegetation around their existing homes for bushfire protection, including the 10/30 and 10/50 rules.
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Victorian Coastal Awards for Excellence 2012
Time is running out to nominate your coastal champions for the Victorian Coastal Awards for Excellence 2012. Go to www.vcc.vic.gov.au
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Flooded observation bores get pumped out
DSE has completed the first stage of repair works to 371 bores impacted by last year’s floods in the Loddon, Avoca, Campaspe, Goulburn, Wimmera and Murray catchments.
