The Werribee River is home to one of Australia’s most extraordinary and elusive creatures, the platypus. With many urban rivers seeing declines in platypus numbers, we are fortunate in the Werribee River to still have breeding populations of this mysterious monotreme. One of the most important needs for platypus is daily access to healthy rivers …
The United Nations (UN) has 17 Sustainable Development Goals which are the cornerstone of the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Agenda is the world’s roadmap for ending poverty, protecting the planet and tackling inequalities. You can read about all the 17 goals here and about the 2030 Agenda here. The UN’s Sustainable Development …
WRA is joining environmental groups in urging Australian Governments to mandate tethered bottle caps, stopping millions of bottle tops from being landfilled or littered, after new laws in the EU have successfully come into force. According to Beach Patrol Australia (BPA), plastic straws and lids used for beverage containers have been amongst the most frequently …
Cap Hack: Tethered Caps Will Slash Waste and Litter Read More »
Australia’s Biodiversity Council held a webinar at the end of August 2024, to discuss the imminent arrival of bird flu H5N1 in Australia and the threat it poses to Australian wildlife. The disease is anticipated to be brought by migratory birds arriving back here during spring (August/September – November). This bird flu is highly pathogenic …
Bird Flu H5N1 requires early detection and surveillance Read More »
Pacific National have canned their massive 550-hectare freight hub proposal right in the heart of Little River. The Werribee River Association are pleased for both the local residents and for the native grasslands and environmental values of the area. Such a development would have severely impacted native and endangered species. The community were strong in …
Freight terminal scrapped is a win for the community & environment Read More »
The Werribee River Association is very pleased to be announced as a shortlisted recipient in the 2024 Tidy Towns & Cities Awards in the Litter category. Our work is a powerhouse of community activism, as we support an amazing 5 community led litter groups – Beach Patrol 3030, Love Our Street 3030 Werribee, Love Our …
Werribee River Litter Blitz program is shortlisted Read More »
When one of our Association members requires a home visit to collect their membership fee, as they are not equipped to pay online, this can also provide as an opportunity to obtain member feedback, and discuss our river programs. Margaret Campbell, made such a request recently, and it really was a great opportunity for river …
The Swimmable Cities is a movement that is gaining momentum, and recently a group of leaders from around the world, including the International Waterkeeper Alliance, of which Werribee River Association is a member of, have signed off on a set of guiding principles. So, what is a Swimmable City? And why is it important? When …
Ever wanted to expand your nature knowledge? Here are some suggestions… The United Nations offers a range of free online courses and there are over 40 free to choose from! You can browse the courses on the edX platform here and then create an account in edX if you want enrol in a course. Nature-based …
On 14th May John Forrester was invited to speak with Richelle Hunt on 774 ABC Melbourne, in a segment discussing the changes to Werribee. Interviewees spoke about the extraordinary place that Werribee is, the opportunities and challenges resulting from a growing population, and the impacts on the local natural environment. You can listen to John’s …
