It’s a wrap on Impact Year 7 (2025-2026) HEMAMP monitoring and works at Mt Buller and Mt Stirling!
In response to the construction of the 100ML Boggy Creek Reservoir, the Hydrological and Ecological Monitoring and Adaptive Management Program (HEMAMP) was developed and has been implemented as required by State and Federal planning approvals.
Works focus on the reservoir site, and the Alpine Bogs located both downslope of the reservoir and Mt Stirling. These planning approval conditions are required through to 2068.
Alpine Bogs are listed as a threatened ecological community under Commonwealth and State legislation. Alpine Sphagnum Bogs and Associated Fens (ASBAF) ecological community is listed as endangered under the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). Alpine Bogs also provide habitat to unique and threatened species, such as the Alpine Bog Skink (Pseudemoia cryodroma) and Mt Stirling Stonefly (Thaumatoperla flaveola).
While this season’s field work is complete, preparation of compliance reporting is now underway. Preliminary results from ecological and hydrological monitoring data are positive, reflecting many hours of teamwork actively managing sediment, erosion and water movement, weed control, planting, pruning and mulching. This year, approximately 3.6 tonne of weed material was removed and over 2000 bog dependent native tubestock were planted.
By late May we retreat, as the bogs and other alpine habitats rest - insulated under a thickening snow pack. In October as the snow melts and Alpine Bog life gets busy again, Impact Year 8 works will commence. We’re optimistic about the next 43 years (!) of HEMAMP compliance works, and are committed to being responsive and adaptive in our management of the Alpine Bogs on Mt Buller and Mt Stirling. For further information please get in touch with our Environmental Services team via info.mtbuller@alpineresorts.vic.gov.au.
Page last updated: 19/06/26