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
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
Clean Up Campbells Cove
Come join the Beach Patrol 3030 clean up crew for its final session for 2024 – to tackle the litter
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
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
Clean Up Campbells Cove
Come join the Beach Patrol 3030 clean up crew for its final session for 2024 – to tackle the litter
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
Clean Up Campbells Cove
Come join the Beach Patrol 3030 clean up crew for its final session for 2024 – to tackle the litter
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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