Why our water tastes great
Melbourne has some of the highest-quality drinking water in the world, and our water tastes great from the tap.
Get to know your river
Waterways have always been vital to our environment, enjoyment and economy: get the story behind some of our most iconic rivers.

Outdoor activities
Help make a difference with these simple projects to save water and the environment – or get to know the animals that live in your local river or creek, using our identification guides.

Ramsar Protection Program
The Ramsar Protection Program is a long-term, collaborative environmental program working to maintain or improve the ecological values of the Western Port and Port Phillip Bay western shoreline Ramsar wetlands sites.
Projects
- Boronia
Reimagining Blind Creek - Lewis Park
A large section of Blind Creek at the base of the Dandenong Ranges will soon spring back to life thanks to our...
- Werribee
Sewer Manhole Cover Upgrade
Melbourne Water will upgrade nine sewer manhole covers across the sewer network so we can continue to provide...
- Western Port
Ramsar Protection Program
The Ramsar Protection Program is a long-term, collaborative environmental program working to maintain or improve the...
Apply for funding
Councils, public land managers, school and community groups, universities and research institutions, multi-partner projects and collaborative groups can apply for funding.