The Goulburn and Broken Rivers are a source of water for drinking, food processing and agriculture. The primary, secondary and tertiary industries in the region all depend to varying degrees on reliable supplies of water. The Aboriginal community has strong links with the rivers and lands.

The Goulburn is the largest river in Victoria, and the section from Lake Eildon to the River Murray (which Shepparton Mooroopna is located within) has been declared a heritage river under the Heritage Rivers Act. This declaration aims to protect the significant nature conservation, recreation, scenic and cultural heritage attributes of the Goulburn River.

RiverConnect runs a range of events and educational activities across the year: from Spotlight Walks, Bat Night, River Tales and Trails, Nature Collaging, Weaving Workshops, Breakfast with the Birds, Nature Photography Workshops and more. Visit the Calendar of Events for more information on these events.  

They have produced a handy Goulburn & Broken River Access Map, visit their website to access the guide online.