Where the Wirribi Yaluk/Werribee River meets Nerm/Port Phillip Bay, the estuary mouth changes shape and depth over time as sand drifts along the shore from nearby beaches. To ensure safe boating access to the river, Parks Victoria, who are responsible for maintaining this area of the river, conduct dredging operations as required. This usually takes […]
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The recent results of platypus surveys conducted in the Werribee River indicate a moderately healthy population of platypus living in the urbanised waterways near Werribee City Centre. The Werribee River Association was the first environmental organisation in Victoria to organise surveys of platypus wildlife specialists. Wyndham City funded the original surveys, with some by Greater
When we think of animal migrations, perhaps we picture a huge herd of wildebeest, flutter of monarch butterflies or flock of shearwaters travelling en masse. In our river systems, species also migrate – sometimes together, sometimes solo, and often unseen. Why does a creature need to migrate in a river? Some of the inhabitants of
The Werribee River Association is thrilled to be one of the Victorian State Governments Green Links Grant recipients. With the Victorian Government investing $10 million to deliver environmental restoration across the state, Green Links focuses on improving the health of waterways, improving habitat for native wildlife and providing green spaces for communities. With support from
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A concerning liquid pollutant spill into the Werribee River near the Maltby Bypass, Werribee, took place on Tuesday 19 March, with the source likely to be from or above the Concorde Ave industrial estate in Werribee. This reach of the river is a known habitat of the isolated Werribee population of platypus, the southernmost population
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The Werribee River Association (WRA) is proud to announce a funding award from Microsoft designed to help bolster conservation and restoration efforts along Skeleton Creek, benefiting Truganina and its neighbouring areas. This multi-year project aims to elevate waterways and biodiversity through comprehensive conservation, education, and engagement programs. The project aims to support people to connect
We concur with the Waterkeeper Alliance in endorsing the PFAs Accountability Act in the USA, which will hold manufacturers responsible for PFAS pollution and the resulting health hazards. PFAS, also known as ‘forever chemicals’ due to their persistence in the environment, are increasingly of concern due to their increased proliferation into the human body, resulting
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If you’ve ever shared a picnic or summer evening outdoors with annoying insects, found a spider in the shower, or had your vege patch demolished by munching bugs, the news that they are declining in number may come as a relief. Unfortunately though insects play a bigger role than disrupting human activities. Since the 1970’s,
The new reports about the Climbing Galaxias fish being potentially wiped out from its habitat in Sydney due to sediment runoff from a construction site highlights the importance of stormwater management. Stormwater is essentially rainwater runoff from a human-built environment, which is then channelled through a network of pipes to waterways or water bodies. This
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It’s great to see Wyndham City Council’s draft Electric Vehicle Policy that envisions comprehensive support from a local government level to accelerate the transition to zero emissions transport. It’s very encouraging to see the council’s leadership and initiative to bring all stakeholders in this transition to the future of transportation. The policy expands beyond public
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