Melbourne Water has launched a statewide initiative encouraging citizen scientists to record and submit frog calls using the free Frog Census app during October.

A groundbreaking conservation project spearheaded by Melbourne Water is aiming to ‘future proof’ forests and safeguard habitat for the critically endangered Leadbeater’s Possum.  

Melbourne Water is undertaking platypus surveys across Greater Melbourne this spring breeding season as part of a three-decade-long monitoring program. Its most comprehensive mapping effort to date involves testing water samples for platypus DNA to determine where the elusive animal is present.   

To mark National Water Week (21-27 October), Melbourne Water is excited to open 2025 school bookings for its brand-new unique and immersive learning experience, The Future Water Story, located at the Western Treatment Plant in Werribee.

Melbourne Water has asked the community what services matter most to them as part of a review of the Waterways and Drainage Charge: here's what we found out.

More than 500 volunteer conservation groups across the Port Phillip and Westernport region are eligible to apply for financial support. 

Melbourne Water has been recognised at the Australian Water Awards for its innovative water infrastructure and commitment to reaching net-zero.

Melbourne Water today published the final report of the independent review into the flooding of the Maribyrnong River in 2022.

This World Migratory Bird Day, Melbourne Water and bird watchers alike are in a flutter following a 'mega rare' bird sighting after the American Golden Plover was confirmed in Victoria for the very first time. This stunning bird recently graced the Western Treatment Plant (WTP) in Werribee with its presence for a memorable week and a half.

Melbourne Water is conducting restoration works along a 2km stretch of the Little Yarra River to improve waterway health, protect the banks of the river and provide habitat for native animals.