Climate-smart, sustainable agricultural practices is facilitated by the Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator (SAF) to support farmers in the Port Phillip and Westernport region

This ongoing project led by the Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator supports farmers in the Port Phillip and Western Port region to document the biodiversity assets on your farm, take biodiversity action and increase your sustainability and eco-credentials.

This page provides local information on dung beetles for the Melbourne Water catchment. In previous years, breeding nurseries were established for new species of dung beetles to hasten the breeding and establishment of beetles in the region. Many of these sites have been impacted by extended waterlogging during La Nina cycles and we hope to re-commence breeding new species in 2023/24.

Located on the traditional lands of the Wadawurrung, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and the Bunurong Peoples, the Port Phillip and Western Port region is Victoria’s most diverse and complex natural resource management region by virtue of its location, geography, land use and population.

Located on the traditional lands of the Wadawurrung, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and the Bunurong Peoples, the Port Phillip and Western Port region is Victoria’s most diverse and complex natural resource management region by virtue of its location, geography, land use and population.

The Lower Dandenong Creek Litter Collaboration brings together the Cities of Casey, Greater Dandenong and Kingston, Parks Victoria, Melbourne Water and the EPA to tackle litter at a catchment scale.

Case study: We’re applying innovative urban design principles to provide a unique experience for the community through our 'Reimagining Your Creek' program.

Case study: a collaboration between 15 organisations is transforming Moonee Ponds Creek into an iconic waterway for all Melburnians.

Developments with drainage or water quality works must follow our standard conditions, which are guided by our land development policies.

Explore leading-edge projects that showcase our commitment to research and innovation – supporting continuous improvement of our services, and our progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development goals.