The Nicholson River Landcare group formed on the 3rd of May 2004 and the group area covers 3,096 hectares. This area encompasses the Nicholson River from the mouth up to Sarsfield The group is situated approximately 15 km east of the City of Bairnsdale. Group members include local farmers, other landholders and townspeople from Nicholson.
The purpose of Nicholson River Landcare Inc is to improve the quality and health of the Nicholson River environs through land-based activities, as part of the state-wide Landcare movement.