Three new Seal the Loop Bins installed around the Werribee South jetty and boat ramp to collect old fishing line, hooks and sinkers. Local Werribee South resident Susanne Jensen has been finding an astonishing amount of fishing line strewn around the jetty and beach area on her daily walks. Concerned about the local wildlife, including …
Calling all schools and STEM classes to be part of our Rain Goes Down the Drain education program in Term 4 2024! Sign up to receive a free online educational session on stormwater cycles, management, and future possibilities, valued up to $500. Participate in the stormwater system design competition by making your own model. Prizes …
On Wednesday May 22, The Werribee River Association celebrated their annual Volunteer Week Thank You Dinner. The dinner is an opportunity for WRA to say thank you to our wonderful community involved in our litter, landcare and citizen science programs. The night took place at Old Habits on Watton Street, a fantastic locally owned craft …
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 »
