OUR MISSION

Protecting water quality in the Werribee River, other local waterways and  wetlands flowing to the coastline and into Port Phillip Bay.

Providing attractive natural places for people to access and enjoy.

Promoting the re-establishment of natural habitat for wildlife in the Werribee River catchment.

Providing educational programs about environmentally sustainable practices, educating a growing and diverse population living in the west of Melbourne.

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.

WHAT WE, AND YOU, CAN DO

Explore hidden gems, special places and plan your day out along the Wirribi Yaluk with our Werribee River Guide.

WHAT’S ON

All Gardening
Presidents Park carpark, near dog fenced area, corner Heaths Rd & Greaves St North

Friends of the Lower Werribee River – November session

This monthly conservation group meet on the 1st Thursday of the month, February to November to support the health of

All Litter
Campbells Cove - carpark, end of Campbells Cove Rd, Werribee South

Clean Up Campbells Cove

Come join the Beach Patrol 3030 clean up crew for its final session for 2024 – to tackle the litter

All Citizen Science
Cobbledick's Ford

Platypus Watch – Putting Perridak Back on Track Citizen Science Project (Session 2)

Be part of this exciting water quality monitoring project, one component of our larger mission of increasing platypus populations in

All Gardening
Presidents Park carpark, near dog fenced area, corner Heaths Rd & Greaves St North

Friends of the Lower Werribee River – November session

This monthly conservation group meet on the 1st Thursday of the month, February to November to support the health of

All Litter
Campbells Cove - carpark, end of Campbells Cove Rd, Werribee South

Clean Up Campbells Cove

Come join the Beach Patrol 3030 clean up crew for its final session for 2024 – to tackle the litter

All Citizen Science
Cobbledick's Ford

Platypus Watch – Putting Perridak Back on Track Citizen Science Project (Session 2)

Be part of this exciting water quality monitoring project, one component of our larger mission of increasing platypus populations in

All Litter
Campbells Cove - carpark, end of Campbells Cove Rd, Werribee South

Clean Up Campbells Cove

Come join the Beach Patrol 3030 clean up crew for its final session for 2024 – to tackle the litter

All Litter
Fothergil Grove, Truganina

Clean-up Skeleton Creek Waterholes – Truganina

Working along Wallace Ave industrial area and Skeleton Creek Trail. Meeting along the beginning of Wallace Ave, from Boardwalk Boulevard,

All Kids
Point Cook Community Learning Centre - 1/21 Cheetham Street

Love Our Street 3030 Point Cook: Clean up Boardwalk Wetlands and Town Centre

Love Our Street 3030 Point Cook meets at 10am the 4th Saturday of the month. Changing location each month, the

All Citizen Science
Cobbledick's Ford

Platypus Watch – Putting Perridak Back on Track Citizen Science Project (Session 2)

Be part of this exciting water quality monitoring project, one component of our larger mission of increasing platypus populations in

All Gardening
Presidents Park carpark, near dog fenced area, corner Heaths Rd & Greaves St North

Friends of the Lower Werribee River – November session

This monthly conservation group meet on the 1st Thursday of the month, February to November to support the health of

All Citizen Science
Cobbledick's Ford

Platypus Watch – Putting Perridak Back on Track Citizen Science Project (Session 2)

Be part of this exciting water quality monitoring project, one component of our larger mission of increasing platypus populations in

All Citizen Science
Cobbledick's Ford

Platypus Watch – Putting Perridak Back on Track Citizen Science Project (Session 2)

Be part of this exciting water quality monitoring project, one component of our larger mission of increasing platypus populations in

All Kids
Point Cook Community Learning Centre - 1/21 Cheetham Street

Love Our Street 3030 Point Cook: Clean up Boardwalk Wetlands and Town Centre

Love Our Street 3030 Point Cook meets at 10am the 4th Saturday of the month. Changing location each month, the

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Platypus image credit Doug Gimesy