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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New Waterwatch site to understand water discharge oint
Read MoreWaterwatch has expanded its monitoring sites in West Gippsland with the addition of a new site on Hazel Creek, near Warragul. This location was selected in collaboration with Gippsland Water, as the creek sits downstream of recycled water discharge and...
WaterWatch on a weekend
Read MoreSouth West TAFE Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management students took the riverbanks of the Merri estuary and Lake Pertobe complex last weekend with Glenelg Hopkins CMA staff and Merri EstuaryWatch volunteers to learn all about citizen science and hands-on...
Citizens Become Scientists for a Day
Read MoreThe Upper Plenty Merri Catchments Landcare Group (UPMCLG) hosted its second annual Citizen Science (CS) WaterWatch Day on Sunday 7th December, inviting citizens to step into the shoes of environmental scientists. The purpose of the day was to increase our...
Platypus community monitoring demonstrates positive response to habitat improvements
Read MorePlatypus are showing encouraging signs of responding positively to habitat improvements in Monbulk Creek thanks to eDNA monitoring conducted by Southern Dandenongs Landcare and community platypus sightings. Almost a decade ago, a management plan was developed to support platypus in...
Platypus friendly fishing event
Read MoreFollowing a series of opera house net platypus drownings last year, Melbourne Water Waterwatch coordinated a ‘Trade in your Traps: Platypus-Friendly Fishing’ event on February 15th in Yarra Junction. Partnering with Yarra Ranges Council, Yarra River Keepers, FishCare Victoria, EnviroDNA...
Rakali Research at Lake Wendouree: Citizen Science Reveals New Trends
Read MoreCitizen scientists in Ballarat have been closely observing rakali populations around Lake Wendouree over the past few years, and their work is revealing some fascinating trends. After new pathway lighting was installed around the lake, rakali sightings initially dropped...
River Detectives school program open for registrations for 2026
Read MoreWhat a productive and rewarding year it’s been for River Detectives. With nearly 100 schools, youth groups and environmental education providers taking part, thousands of students and their educators have become more connected to their local waterway and enjoyed meaningful,...
Monitoring platypus with a little help from AI
Read MoreIn March and April this year, Bacchus Marsh Platypus Alliance and Werribee River Association trialled new monitoring methods using time-lapse cameras and AI to detect platypuses along the Werribee River. Cameras were programmed to capture an image every four seconds...
30 years of monitoring water quality in Wimmera
Read MoreSue Afford, Martin Stone and Jeanie Clark (top photo left) recently celebrated 30 years of water quality monitoring of the lower Wimmera catchment by the Jeparit Waterwatch Group (JWW). JWW began with a group of retired farmers based at the...
2024-2025 Annual Achievements Report
Read More2024-2025_Annual Achievements’ Report is now available! Check out our report from across the state, take a look at a snapshot of our volunteers below; 449 volunteers contributed 14750 hours of citizen science 5323 people came to our events and info...
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