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
River FEST
The Werribee River Association is hosting an inaugural River FEST at Wyndham Park to celebrate World Rivers Day, on Sunday
Naturehood walk: Cheetham Wetlands
Recently moved to Wyndham and keen to get a sense of the landscape? Looking for a walking group with a
Clean up along Ballan Rd – Part 1
Meet at corner of  Manor Lakes Boulevard and Ballan Rd – on Ballan Rd, to help tackle a long standing
Clean up along Ballan Rd – Part 1
Meet at corner of  Manor Lakes Boulevard and Ballan Rd – on Ballan Rd, to help tackle a long standing
Volunteer with Friends of Presidents Park
The Friends of Presidents Park commenced in 2022, and the focus is on restoration along the Werribee River. This month
Waterwatch at Bungey’s Hole
Waterwatch is a citizen science program for monitoring waterway health. Come join the Werribee Riverkeeper and other citizen scientists at
Clean up along Ballan Rd – Part 1
Meet at corner of  Manor Lakes Boulevard and Ballan Rd – on Ballan Rd, to help tackle a long standing
Clean-up at K Road Cliffs with Beach Patrol 3030
Come join the Beach Patrol crew for a community clean up at this beautiful, but too often littered, site. Bring
Generations in Gaia: Davis Creek
Generations in Gaia is Werribee River Association’s intergenerational conservation group, exploring the plants, animals and waterways of Wyndham through accessible
River FEST
The Werribee River Association is hosting an inaugural River FEST at Wyndham Park to celebrate World Rivers Day, on Sunday
Naturehood walk: Cheetham Wetlands
Recently moved to Wyndham and keen to get a sense of the landscape? Looking for a walking group with a
Waterwatch at Bungey’s Hole
Waterwatch is a citizen science program for monitoring waterway health. Come join the Werribee Riverkeeper and other citizen scientists at
Volunteer with Friends of Presidents Park
The Friends of Presidents Park commenced in 2022, and the focus is on restoration along the Werribee River. This month
Volunteer at Cobbledick’s Ford
The Friends of Cobbledick’s Ford conservation group need your help. Come join them each month, on the 2nd Friday of the
Ride n’ Regenerate: Wyndham Park to Werribee River Park
Keen to explore the Werribee River on wheels while helping to regenerate our local environment? Let’s bike ride together from
Waterwatch at Bungey’s Hole
Waterwatch is a citizen science program for monitoring waterway health. Come join the Werribee Riverkeeper and other citizen scientists at
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
Waterwatch is a citizen science program for monitoring waterway health. Come join the Werribee Riverkeeper and other citizen scientists at
Naturehood walk: Cheetham Wetlands
Recently moved to Wyndham and keen to get a sense of the landscape? Looking for a walking group with a
Generations in Gaia: Davis Creek
Generations in Gaia is Werribee River Association’s intergenerational conservation group, exploring the plants, animals and waterways of Wyndham through accessible
Ride n’ Regenerate: Wyndham Park to Werribee River Park
Keen to explore the Werribee River on wheels while helping to regenerate our local environment? Let’s bike ride together from
River FEST
The Werribee River Association is hosting an inaugural River FEST at Wyndham Park to celebrate World Rivers Day, on Sunday
Generations in Gaia: Davis Creek
Generations in Gaia is Werribee River Association’s intergenerational conservation group, exploring the plants, animals and waterways of Wyndham through accessible