Grow West is asking for the help of green-thumbed volunteers to join a community planting day from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm on Sunday, 20 July, to plant 4,000 native seedlings along Korjamnunnip Creek on Wurundjeri Country in Ballan.

Tucked into the forested slopes of the Dandenong Ranges, Silvan Reservoir may look peaceful, but it works hard behind the scenes to keep Melbourne’s taps flowing, rain or shine.

Ever wondered how Melbourne gets its world-class drinking water? For one weekend only, wander through two historic reservoir sites, in areas normally closed to the public – Preston Reservoir on Saturday 26 and Yan Yean Reservoir Sunday 27 July – as part of Open House Melbourne program.

Nestled in the Christmas Hills east of Melbourne, Sugarloaf Reservoir is one of the city’s picturesque water storages. It’s also a clever part of the system that helps keep Melbourne’s water supply steady and strong.

At the edge of Melbourne’s fast-growing north, Greenvale Reservoir is helping shape the region’s future, not just by storing water, but by ensuring the reliability and flexibility of drinking water especially as new communities take shape across the region.

French Island’s land managers are continuing the transformative conservation efforts to safeguard the island’s native wildlife.

Melbourne Water is thrilled to join forces with the Yarra Riverkeeper Association for the third annual Birrarung Riverfest, running 6 – 28 September 2025.

Melbourne Water is inviting the Doveton and Eumemmerring community to help bring almost two kilometres of underground drain and concrete channels back to life as a lush, meandering section of Eumemmerring Creek.

Melbourne Water is proud to announce the completion of the 5 West Nutrient Removal Plant (5W NRP), a groundbreaking upgrade to the Western Treatment Plant. This world-leading innovation will boost the city’s sewage treatment capacity while also reducing energy requirements and improving water quality.