OUR MISSION
Protecting water quality
Protecting water quality in the Werribee River, other local waterways and wetlands flowing to the coastline and into Port Phillip Bay.
Attractive natural places
Providing attractive natural places for people to access and enjoy.
Regenerate natural habitat
Educate
Providing educational programs about environmentally sustainable practices, educating a growing and diverse population living in the west of Melbourne.
Connection
Providing events and guided walks that promote a deep connection to country and community.
The River Catchment
Stretching 110km from the Wombat State Forest to Port Philip Bay, The Wirribi Yaluk/Werribee River is home to the platypus, the mighty River Red Gum and the endemic Werribee Blue Box.
There are a number of streams, creeks and wetlands completing the Werribee Catchment, such as smaller streams which flow from Pyke’s Creek Reservoir and join the river near Ballan. The Lerderderg River and smaller streams join the Werribee at Bacchus Marsh, Toolern Creek joins in the Melton area, and Davis Creek in Tarneit.
Separate streams like the Little River flowing from the Brisbane Ranges, Lollypop Creek in Wyndham Vale forming Black Swamp in Harpley, Skeleton Creek in Point Cook and the beautiful Kororoit Creek flow down to Port Phillip Bay.
These waterways are a place of solace and peace for the local community, a slice of nature within an expanding urban growth corridor. The health of these waterways and natural settings are, however, impacted by the growing population. There is chemical runoff from roads and farms, and significant litter pollution entering the waterways. Not only does this affect the health of the flora and fauna that rely upon the river ecosystem for their survival, but it also affects human health and wellbeing.
- Read our latest reports on water quality and see real-time data from our water sensors here
- Explore the Werribee River from home through a soundwalk (below)
WHAT WE, AND YOU, CAN DO
Litter
Join one (or all) of our 5 Wyndham based litter clean-up groups
Education
Find out about the workshops, presentations and print-out resources we provide for schools, kindergartens, community centres/groups, and festivals and special events
Regeneration
Join our regular regeneration programs that promote the re-establishment of natural habitat for wildlife
Citizen Science
Take part in our monthly Water Watchers water quality testing, or join us one evening looking for frogs in our local wetlands!
Advocacy
Read our latest reports, real-time water quality data and submissions
Know your river
Find out about your local waterways and wetlands through our Werribee River guide
Explore hidden gems, special places and plan your day out along the Wirribi Yaluk with our Werribee River Guide.
WHAT’S ON
Love Our Street 3030 Point Cook: Clean up the Coastal Park
This month we’ll be cleaning the beach and surrounds, which will no doubt need a little TLC after a busy
Clean up a litter hotspot at Werribee Train Station
Join Love Our Street 3030 – Werribee, a monthly rubbish clean-up group that meets on the 4th Sunday of the
Save Our Soils Water Watch
As part of our Save Our Soils project, we are running monthly water quality testing in Werribee South. Join us
Love Our Street 3030 Point Cook: Clean up the Coastal Park
This month we’ll be cleaning the beach and surrounds, which will no doubt need a little TLC after a busy
Clean up a litter hotspot at Werribee Train Station
Join Love Our Street 3030 – Werribee, a monthly rubbish clean-up group that meets on the 4th Sunday of the
Save Our Soils Water Watch
As part of our Save Our Soils project, we are running monthly water quality testing in Werribee South. Join us
Love Our Street 3030 Point Cook: Clean up the Coastal Park
This month we’ll be cleaning the beach and surrounds, which will no doubt need a little TLC after a busy
Clean up a litter hotspot at Werribee Train Station
Join Love Our Street 3030 – Werribee, a monthly rubbish clean-up group that meets on the 4th Sunday of the
Love your Lollipop Creek clean-up
Come join the Love Our Street 3024 team for a social morning clean-up in Manor Lakes and Wyndham Vale. We
Waterwatch at Bungey’s Hole – April
Waterwatch is a citizen science program for monitoring waterway health. Come join the Werribee Riverkeeper and other citizen scientists at this
Ride, Write and Ramble at Werribee River Park
A morning of discovery and reflection as we explore one of Werribee’s best kept secrets! Werribee River Park is located
Rainwater and the River
Rainwater in urban areas - issues, solutions and visions for the future.
Friends of the Lower Werribee River
This monthly conservation group meet on the 1st Thursday of the month, February to November to support the health of
Friends of Cobbledicks Ford Conservation Group – April
Cobbledicks Ford conservation activities occur on the 2nd Friday of the month between 10am – 12noon. All welcome to get involved
Save Our Soils Water Watch
As part of our Save Our Soils project, we are running monthly water quality testing in Werribee South. Join us
Waterwatch at Bungey’s Hole – April
Waterwatch is a citizen science program for monitoring waterway health. Come join the Werribee Riverkeeper and other citizen scientists at this
Ride, Write and Ramble at Werribee River Park
A morning of discovery and reflection as we explore one of Werribee’s best kept secrets! Werribee River Park is located
Waterwatch at Bungey’s Hole – April
Waterwatch is a citizen science program for monitoring waterway health. Come join the Werribee Riverkeeper and other citizen scientists at this
Ride, Write and Ramble at Werribee River Park
A morning of discovery and reflection as we explore one of Werribee’s best kept secrets! Werribee River Park is located