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 …
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 …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
On Monday 18 December we hosted our End of Year Celebration, a fun night where the Association’s board, staff, volunteers, members, and supporters came together to celebrate the year gone by. The evening gathering was located at the Werribee Bowls Club – another club run by volunteers – and complimented by some Celtic folk music, c/o …
Looking for a summer adventure on the coast? Join us for one of our Coastal Discovery Walks, run in partnership with Summer By The Sea. Explore some of our beautiful beaches, with events at Point Cook Coastal Park or Werribee South beach. Port Phillip Bay is a unique and amazing marine area. Much of this …
Undertaking a second year of planting as a part of the State Government initiative More Trees for a Cooler, Greener West; we planted another 5,000 trees at Werribee River Park this planting season. These trees will provide much needed biodiversity and habitat to the park, which is home to incredible birdlife. We would like to …
Werribee River Association hosted a webinar this month on Cat Conversations, where Wyndham resident Tamika Jones shared her experience about responsible cat ownership, and how as a cat owner, we can keep cats indoors safely. A study conducted by the Species Recovery Hub of the Australian Government’s National Environmental Science Program’s research found that pet cats …
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