Describes the role and function of the Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Research (ARI), a centre for applied ecological research and a biodiversity research base.

http://www.dse.vic.gov.au...

http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/dse/nrenari.nsf/Home+Page/DSE+ARI~Home+Page?open

The channel deepening project will deepen sections of the shipping channels to the Port of Melbourne to accommodate vessels with a draught of up to 14 metres.

http://www.epa.vic.gov.au...

http://www.epa.vic.gov.au/projects/channel_deepening.asp

Sustainability Victoria works in a number of ways to provide information and research for Victorians. Lists research, publications, images for downloads, and how to understand signs and symbols.

http://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au...

http://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/www/html/1717-what-we-do.asp

The Port of Melbourne Corporation (PoMC) has proposed a project to deepen sections of the shipping channels to the Port of Melbourne. The project aims to accommodate vessels with a draught of up to 14 metres. This is known as the Port Phillip Bay Channel Deepening Project.

http://www.dse.vic.gov.au...

http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/DSE/nrenpl.nsf/LinkView/BDDCAA497E7DA6ADCA256D480003CF2892FBC7C133A6F520CA2572DA007FAB8B

Parks Victoria produces a range of free park notes and brochures on Victoria's most popular parks.

http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au...

http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/1publications.cfm

Provides links to EPA publications, reports, guidelines, brochures and information bulletins, and library services.

http://www.epa.vic.gov.au...

http://www.epa.vic.gov.au/publications/

The Department of Sustainability and Environment conducts research across a range of topics, including biodiversity and conservation, forests and environmental economics.

http://www.dse.vic.gov.au...

http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/dse/dsenres.nsf/Home+Page/DSE+Research~Home+Page?open

The Social and Institutional Research Program's goal is to contribute to the long-term sustainability of landscapes, lifestyles and livelihoods in rural Australia by funding and managing integrated social, economic and institutional research and learning activities.

http://www.sirp.gov.au...

http://www.sirp.gov.au/

The State of the Environment Report report describes the current state of Victoria's environment, how and why it has changed over time, and how it is expected to change in the future.

http://www.ces.vic.gov.au...

http://www.ces.vic.gov.au/CES/wcmn301.nsf/childdocs/-FCB9B8E076BEBA07CA2574F100040358?open

In Australia, State of the Environment (SoE) reporting occurs at both the national and state/territory level. Lists SoE reports for 1996, 2001 and 2006. The Department is seeking expressions of interest in membership on the SoE 2011 Committee. Submissions will close 18 January 2009.

http://www.environment.gov.au...

http://www.environment.gov.au/soe/index.html