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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Volunteers learn more about their data in an expert led workshop
Read MoreIn March, the North Central Catchment Management Authority WaterWatch team hosted a hands-on workshop to help volunteers get more out of the recently updated WaterWatch website and data portal. The session was generously delivered by long-time WaterWatcher and portal expert...
Free online workshop 24 April: drive pro-environmental behaviours in your community.
Read MoreLearn key behaviour change skills for driving impactful waterway conservation projects in this webinar for environmental volunteers! 🌱 Join BehaviourWorks Australia & Melbourne Water in this free webinar, which provides an introduction to behaviour change techniques and how to apply them in your...
New Waterwatch site to understand water discharge point
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...
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