Keep up to date with WaterWatch, EstuaryWatch and other citizen science programs across the state. Find out about actions being undertaken for the environment and discover more about the health of waterways, as well as community engagement events.
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October 2024 Frog Report
Read MoreThe frog report from October 2024 is now available! The first Frog Month Victoria took place in October 2024, engaging nearly 300 participants in a statewide effort to monitor frogs through the Frog Census app. The spotlight was on two...
Welcome to Fawkner’s Newest WaterWatch Group – The Growling Grass Frogs!
Read MoreWe’re thrilled to welcome the newest WaterWatch (WW) group to the Merri Creek Management Committee community — the Growling Grass Frogs at Fawkner! This group was formed in late 2024 following a request from the Fawkner community, particularly residents from...
Seasonal Newsletter, Summer Wrap 2025
Read MoreAs autumn officially kicks off, take a look below to catch up on what’s been happening across the state and the exciting events on the horizon. We’re gearing up for another big year of citizen science programs! I’m also thrilled...
Annual Achievements Report now live
Read MoreI am thrilled to announce the release of the 2023-2024 Annual Achievements Report for WaterWatch and EstuaryWatch Victoria. This report shines a spotlight on the incredible efforts of citizen scientists working in partnership with Catchment Management Authorities (CMAs) across the...
Seasonal Newsletter – Spring Wrap Up December 2024
Read MoreAs the year quickly draws to a close, take a moment to explore this newsletter and celebrate the efforts of the Catchment Management Authorities (CMAs) in connecting with communities, as well as the work the volunteers are doing across the...
WaterWatch and EstuaryWatch seasonal newsletter – September 2024
Read MoreHappy spring and welcome to the Winter Wrap-Up. I recently held a two-day workshop, where the EstuaryWatch and WaterWatch volunteer coordinators came together to connect and learn from some interesting projects happening around the state. We picked up some great...
New WaterWatch site established at Lake Guthridge, Sale
Read MoreWest Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (WGCMA) is excited to have established its third educational WaterWatch site. Based out of the Nakunbalook Centre at Lake Guthridge, Sale, the new site is a partnership with the Wellington Shire Council’s sustainability education team....
New North Central CMA WaterWatch group for McIvor Creek
Read MoreA new WaterWatch group has commenced monitoring the health of the McIvor Creek in Heathcote, central Victoria. McIvor Creek starts in the rolling hills of Baynton East, flowing through predominantly cleared farmland to Tooborac and Argyle, past the forested foothills...
TAFE students and WaterWatchers learn together
Read MoreOn Saturday 10th Feb 2024, the Merri EstuaryWatch volunteers partnered with the Glenelg Hopkins CMA to help deliver a highly enjoyable and informative Water Quality Monitoring workshop with students from South West TAFE Warrnambool. Ten students from the Diploma of...
Showcasing 30-years of North Central WaterWatch
Read MoreTo acknowledge WaterWatch’s 30-year anniversary, the North Central Citizen Science team is proud to present 30 Years of North Central WaterWatch – A River Health Report and Citizen Science Success Story. This report details the remarkable journey undertaken by the...