Who are GVEG?
The Goulburn Valley Environment Group (GVEG) is a not-for-profit community environment and conservation organisation based in the Goulburn Valley in northern Victoria, Australia.
GVEG was formed in 1990 by passionate local people who care about the unique and special environment of the Goulburn and Murray valleys. The mission to protect our environment has never ceased since, and continues to be lead by a community of motivated and passionate people.
Please explore our site to find out more about what we do, learn about some of our ongoing and past projects and campaigns, checkout what we’re currently working on, and find out what is in store for the future!
Pycnosorus globosus (Drumsticks) and Craspedia paludicola (Swamp Billy-buttons); iconic species of the Goulburn Valley in flood at Doctors Swamp, Murchison VIC. Photo by John Laing
Our History
In 2018 GVEG published ‘Joining the Dots: A History of the Goulburn Valley Environment Group’, including detailed accounts of major and significant campaigns the group has lead over the decades, the stories of key and influential members, and founding members, and the groups vision for the future. To purchase a copy, please refer to the information below. ‘Joining the Dots’ is also available at many public libraries and school libraries across the Goulburn Valley.
Click the thumbnails below to see images of the book’s front and back covers:
What We Do
GVEG is a grass roots community organisation who act as a voice for the environment. We continuously advocate for the environment in the Goulburn and Murray valley region, and across Victoria and Australia. We are also one of the regions oldest Landcare groups. We have campaigned for new national parks, organised community events and forums, and worked closely with local communities. We are always looking for new members who share our passion and a love for the environment.
Ironbark forest blooming with a diversity if Acacias and Grevillea in late Winter, Rushworth (Vic). Photo by Louise Costa.
Our aims and objectives include
To improve the health of the natural environment in the Goulburn Valley region by:
advocating for greater environmental awareness, responsibility and accountability within our community; and
supporting direct action to achieve positive environmental outcomes and mitigate threats.
Short-Beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus), Strathbogie Ranges (VIC). Photo by Melissa Stagg.
How you can help GVEG and your community?
One of the most powerful things that you can do for the environment is to provide it with a voice. You can join GVEG and receive our regular newsletter and updates.
Advocating for greater environmental awareness, responsibility and accountability within our community
Supporting direct action to achieve positive environmental outcomes and mitigate threats.
Get involved in community activities.