The simple act of putting your litter in the bin or taking it home can make a big difference in keeping Melbourne’s waterways clean and healthy.

Melbourne Water protects Ramsar wetlands, vital for wildlife, culture, clean water and flood resilience. We work with partners to secure their future.

Flood models identify which areas are most likely to flood, how quickly, and how deep the water may get.

The Western Port Ramsar site spans nearly 60,000 hectares of wetlands, tidal flats, and seagrass meadows. It is internationally recognised for its biodiversity, rich birdlife, and its role in supporting healthy marine and coastal ecosystems. These wetlands filter water, support fisheries, reduce flood risk, and provide habitat for thousands of native species.

From providing clean drinking water, treating sewage , working in our community to reduce flood risk, and keeping all 25,000km of Melbourne’s rivers, creeks and catchments healthy, we care for, manage and protect all parts of the water cycle.

Melbourne Water has developed the Biodiversity Conservation Action Plan (BCAP) 2024–2028 to guide biodiversity protection across the Port Phillip and Western Port region.