Why do people litter? And what can we do about it? These are questions we grapple with daily as we continue to encounter discarded picnics, submerged shopping trolleys and dumped household waste in and around our precious waterways. Lucky for us, environmental phycologist Rob Curnow has also been trying to answer these questions for over …
New podcast episode delves into the psychology behind littering! Read More »
As our cities expand, trees get felled, concrete increases and food sources for our native wildlife decreases. This is causing a decline in numbers for many species, including our local brushtail and ringtail possums. To help out our fury neighbours, there are some things you can do in your own backyard, such as planting some …
Due to a combination of habitat destruction, introduced pest species and more traffic, our local possum species are in decline! With less habitat available to them due to our expanding city, one thing you can do to help out our fury friends, is to provide them with some accomodation. This may be either a possum …
There are many household items that, although can not go into your home recycling bin, can still be recycled if taken to the right place. These items contain important materials and resources that can be turned into something new. By recycling them, we not only reduce what we send to landfill, but also minimise the …
The Werribee River Association launched their Waste-Free Wyndham Map at the inaugural River FEST on Sunday September 24. As prominent feature of the War on Waste Space, the map sparked many conversations around the benefits of community swaps, repair cafes and toy, tool and seed libraries. Many attendees were unaware of the initiatives happening in …
As one of the fastest growing municipalities, Wyndham City Council prepared a draft Wyndham Housing and Neighbourhood Character Strategy 2023 to guide housing change across the municipality, and respond to this growth. The draft Strategy aims to influence the location and design of new housing, to help ensure that new homes are well-located and enhance the character of Wyndham’s unique neighbourhoods. …
Rug up and ditch the screens it’s time to get outdoors to explore your local waterways this winter with The Werribee River Association. Learn about our local river resident, the platypus and check out some cool freshwater bugs under the microscope! Contribute to a new indigenous community garden or give the gift of a garden …
Winter School Holidays with the Werribee River Association Read More »
The Wyndham Waste Alliance is an initiative that aims to build the skills, networks and capacity of local Wyndham residents to tackle the waste crisis. Building on the work of our Litter Blitz groups, the Alliance aims to address the crisis at a strategic level, advocating for change and action from local and state governments …
Findings from monthly water quality testing in the lower Werribee River. Since 2008 The Werribee River Association has been undertaking monthly water quality testing at Bungees Hole as part of Melbourne Water’s Waterwatch program. The program asks local volunteers and community groups to collect water samples to test for nitrates, phosphates, pH levels and turbidity. …
Grasslands once covered much of the Victorian Volcanic Plains, that stretch from Melbourne to the South Australian border. A mix of grasses and wildflowers, they were habitat for many native species such as the Plains Wanderer, the Eastern Barred Banidcoot, Bettong and Striped Legless Lizard. The grains, tubers and yam daisies were important food sources …
Take a sonic tour through the evolution of our local grasslands Read More »
