The Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) leads the Victorian Government's efforts to sustainably manage water resources and catchments, climate change, bushfires, parks and other public land, forests, biodiversity and ecosystem conservation.
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What to do with bushfire affected wildlifeNative animals can be injured by bushfires. DSE works with qualified carers to treat, rehabilitate and release affected wildlife. After any bushfire, we assess the impact, monitor wildlife recovery and help restore their habitats. Find out more about wildlife welfare after bushfires. |
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- Save water - Target 155
Every drop we save means more water in our dams for another day. Save Water. Target 155. Visit www.target155.vic.gov.au - 12,000 Victorian beachgoers enjoy a good Summer by the Sea
DSE has just wrapped up its most successful Summer by the Sea program ever.
- Melbourne a hotspot for swooping magpies
New data shows 583 magpie swoops were reported in metro Melbourne in 2009.



