Feature programs and resources

Get involved in our flagship school and citizen science programs to help protect our bays and waterways – or browse our resources for all ages and subject areas.

We also have lesson plans and activities sorted by year level or curriculum area.

Educational programs for all ages

River Detectives

The River Detectives sustainability program supports educators to explore their local rivers and creeks with students.

Litter action

Did you know most litter dropped on city or suburban streets ends up in the water? Litter is an important issue impacting Melbourne’s waterways and bays.

Frog census

Get involved in the Frog Census, a community frog monitoring program collecting data to help manage frog populations and raise awareness of waterway health issues.

Platypus census

For more than 20 years we've recorded platypus numbers every autumn and spring. Help build a better understanding of this elusive animal by reporting your own platypus sightings.

Waterbug census

Waterbugs let us know how healthy our waterways are, and you can too, by joining the Waterbug Census and monitoring your local macroinvertebrates.

Water quality volunteers

For more than 20 years, Waterwatch volunteers have been measuring water quality to get a better understanding of the long term health of Melbourne’s waterways.

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Feature resources for all ages

Drip Trip: the game

Flush carefully! Bust a move (or fatberg) through your neighbourhood's pipes, sewers, drains and waterways in our water game, Drip Trip.

Western Treatment Plant virtual tour

Our virtual tour lets you experience the Western Treatment Plant in all its glory, minus the smells! From our century-old paddocks to bubbling sewage treatment ponds, check out our 360-degree views.

Western Treatment Plant augmented reality app

Download our augmented reality (AR) app to explore breathtaking 360-degree views of the Western Treatment Plant from your home or classroom.

Frog census

Get involved in the Frog Census, a community frog monitoring program collecting data to help manage frog populations and raise awareness of waterway health issues.

Download the Litterati app

Find out how you can download the Litterati app on your phone, to gather data on litter in and around our waterways.

Mindful colouring sheets

Colouring sheets featuring waterbugs, frogs and platypus from our citizen science programs.

Waterbug identification guide and resources

Learn how to differentiate waterbugs with these handy resources, from guides to posters and data sheets.

Frog identification beginner's guide

Use this comprehensive guide to help you recognise different frog species in Victoria.

Creating a frog-friendly habitat

This illustrated guide steps you through designing and building your own frog pond, with handy tips along the way.

Natural and urban water cycle

Learn more about the natural water cycle and the urban water cycle. Take an interactive tour of the urban water cycle with our water warriors!

Tips for saving water

Are you under Target 155? Use these tips to save water at home, and make every drop count.

Using and saving water at school

Want to know how to save water at school? Check out these tips for using and saving water at school.

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