BANGERANG LAND & WATER MANAGEMENT
From traditional cultural burns to revitalising the Murray-Darling Basin, the Bangerang Aboriginal Corporation combines generations of sustainable land management with modern environmental practice to protect our region’s biodiversity and future.
At Bangerang Aboriginal Corporation (BAC) we walk alongside individuals, community groups, corporate organizations, and government agencies to heal, manage, and protect Bangerang Country.
We believe that true environmental resilience is achieved through shared responsibility and meaningful collaboration. By blending our cultural knowledge with modern conservation science, we offer tailored land and water management partnerships that deliver real, lasting impacts for our region’s biodiversity.
Whether you are looking to collaborate on a large-scale environmental project, seek consultation on traditional land care, or support the training of our young Ngalan Bitja Rangers, we invite you to walk this path with us.
Ready to work together? Contact us via our Contact page, or email us directly at admin@bacch.org.au to discuss how we can partner on-Country.
Caring for Country: Past, Present, and Future
For generations, our people have lived in harmony with the land, waterways, plants, and animals of our Country. Our ancestors were Australia’s first agriculturalists, engineers, and conservationists. Through sophisticated, sustainable systems— including cultural burning, strategic fishing, sowing crops, and maintaining expansive grasslands—the landscape was managed with deep respect and reciprocity for thousands of years.
Today, BAC proudly carries these traditions forward. By combining our old peoples timeless ecological knowledge with modern science, we are healing Country, fostering Indigenous business development, promoting economic independence, and facilitating vital cultural knowledge exchange. We are also providing meaningful employment, training, and on-Country learning opportunities for young Indigenous men and women through our Bangerang Rangers program Ngalan Bitja Rangers.
Our Land and Water Management Practices
Through the dedicated work of the Ngalan Bitja Ranger Team and our community, we actively manage our traditional lands and waters using a blend of traditional and contemporary methodologies:
Revitalising Our Waterways & Wetlands
Water is the lifeblood of Bangerang Country. We are deeply involved in the health of the Murray-Darling Basin, advocating for both environmental and cultural water flows to restore our rivers and billabongs. Our water management includes:
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Wetland & Billabong Restoration: Revamping traditional wetlands to support native water plants and control erosion around freshwater midden sites.
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Native Aquatic Repopulation: Monitoring the health of the iconic Murray Cod while actively working to repopulate smaller native fish species through rigorous data collection.
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Silt & Dam Management: Utilizing traditional diving and clearing techniques to manage silt buildup, allowing our waters to walk free.
Cultural Burning & Land Care
Fire is a tool for life, not destruction. Through carefully planned Cultural Burns, our Rangers reduce fuel loads, stimulate native plant germination, and protect Australia’s unique biodiversity from catastrophic wildfires. We are also exploring the future of sustainable Indigenous agriculture and farming management to restore health to the soil.
Strength Through Partnership
True conservation requires collaboration. The Bangerang Aboriginal Corporation has established powerful, respectful partnerships across local, state, and federal levels to ensure our cultural heritage and environmental legislation work hand-in-hand.
We work side-by-side with key agencies and water bodies, including:
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Parks Victoria & NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service: Collaborating on cultural heritage legislation, joint land management, and tracking critical data like water temperatures.
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Catchment & Water Authorities: Partnering with e-water organizations to scientifically monitor and improve regional water quality.
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MLDRIN (Murray Lower Darling Rivers Indigenous Nations): Standing strong with fellow "river mob" organizations to fight for greater cultural water rights and Indigenous water security.
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North East Catchment Authority
BAC continues to cultivate these vital partnerships, ensuring that Bangerang voices lead the way in conserving, managing, and protecting our Country for generations to come.
To find out more about our land and water management, or to partner with us on a project, please contact us via the button below, or email us at admin@bacch.org.au