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 Education
Wyndham Park, Werribee

River FEST

The Werribee River Association is hosting an inaugural River FEST at Wyndham Park to celebrate World Rivers Day, on Sunday

All Education
Cheetham Wetlands, Point Cook

Naturehood walk: Cheetham Wetlands

Recently moved to Wyndham and keen to get a sense of the landscape? Looking for a walking group with a

All Litter
Ballan Rd, down from Manor Lakes Boulevard.

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

All Litter
Ballan Rd, down from Manor Lakes Boulevard.

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

All Regeneration
Presidents Park and surrounds

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

All Citizen Science
Bungey's Hole, Chirnside Park, Werribee

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

All Litter
Ballan Rd, down from Manor Lakes Boulevard.

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

All Litter

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

All Education
Meeting at the playground on the corner of Lansdowne Parade and Banyan Way, Tarneit

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

All Education
Wyndham Park, Werribee

River FEST

The Werribee River Association is hosting an inaugural River FEST at Wyndham Park to celebrate World Rivers Day, on Sunday

All Education
Cheetham Wetlands, Point Cook

Naturehood walk: Cheetham Wetlands

Recently moved to Wyndham and keen to get a sense of the landscape? Looking for a walking group with a

All Citizen Science
Bungey's Hole, Chirnside Park, Werribee

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

All Regeneration
Presidents Park and surrounds

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

All Regeneration
Cobbledicks Ford Road, Mount Cottrell

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

All Regeneration
Meeting in Wyndham Park, at the picnic tables near the Bicentennial Bridge (off Comben Drive)

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

All Citizen Science
Bungey's Hole, Chirnside Park, Werribee

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

All Citizen Science
K Road Cliffs, Werribee South

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

All Citizen Science
Bungey's Hole, Chirnside Park, Werribee

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

All Education
Cheetham Wetlands, Point Cook

Naturehood walk: Cheetham Wetlands

Recently moved to Wyndham and keen to get a sense of the landscape? Looking for a walking group with a

All Education
Meeting at the playground on the corner of Lansdowne Parade and Banyan Way, Tarneit

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

All Regeneration
Meeting in Wyndham Park, at the picnic tables near the Bicentennial Bridge (off Comben Drive)

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

All Education
Wyndham Park, Werribee

River FEST

The Werribee River Association is hosting an inaugural River FEST at Wyndham Park to celebrate World Rivers Day, on Sunday

All Education
Meeting at the playground on the corner of Lansdowne Parade and Banyan Way, Tarneit

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

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