River Detectives school program
River Detectives is a free, fun and flexible statewide citizen science program designed for schools, which supports teachers to explore their local rivers and creeks with students.
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Reimagining Moonee Ponds Creek community opening event
Over the last two years, we transformed a section of your much-loved creek into a more natural and enjoyable community space.
Please join us to celebrate the opening!
VCE: A Circular Economy from Sewage to Sustainability (Werribee)
Take a VCE excursion to the Western Treatment Plant and develop knowledge and understanding of the sustainability, circular economy, biodiversity of the Ramsar listed wetlands. Discover how the whole site is managed in response to environmental challenges.
Melbourne’s drainage system
Rain, storms and floods are a natural part of life in Melbourne. As our city grows, increased pressure on our drains and waterways presents new challenges. Melbourne Water manages a complex drainage system, including retarding basins and wetlands, to protect our iconic rivers, creeks and bays from the impacts of stormwater.
Melbourne Water renames and restores historic waterway in Ferntree Gully
Melbourne Water and the Friends of Koolunga Native Reserve have worked with local Wurundjeri elders to give a new name and a fresh start to a historic waterway in Ferntree Gully.
Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation and Melbourne Water celebrate one year of partnership
Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation (WTOAC) and Melbourne Water are proud to celebrate the one-year anniversary of their partnership during this NAIDOC Week.
Melbourne Water continues to manage impact of chemical spill following Derrimut fire
Melbourne Water staff and crews are working with partner agencies to manage contaminated runoff from a large fire on Wednesday 10 July at Swann Drive in Derrimut.
Melbourne Water invests in future generations with new education centre
Melbourne Water has opened a new education centre that will teach Victorian students how to create a sustainable future using interactive scenarios our engineers and staff manage in real life.
Residents of Maribyrnong catchment encouraged to have their say on important next steps in flood planning
In April, Melbourne Water released new flood modelling for the Maribyrnong River to help the community and agencies better understand flood risk across the catchment.
Enhancing adoption of recycled green waste in vineyards (Macedon Ranges)
This three-year project in the Macedon Ranges is investigating the financial and environmental benefits of using urban recycled green waste as a mulch and compost under vines.