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Winter School Holidays with the Werribee River Association
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

Latest report into Platypus populations in the Werribee River
Cesar Australia conducted a series of live-trapping surveys to investigate the population and distribution of platypus in the lower Werribee River, during February 2022 and

EPA Waterways Harm Reduction Program
In early May, John Forrester, the Werribee Riverkeeper was invited to join with EPA Officers as part of their Waterways Harm Reduction Program, making unannounced

Wyndham Waste Alliance
The Werribee River Association are excited to launch The Wyndham Waste Alliance, an initiative that aims to build the skills, networks and capacity of local

Launch of CALD Toolkit
On a sunny winter’s day, a group of government and community representatives gathered along a stretch of the Werribee River near Manorvale Parade, to officially

Save Our Soils Water Watch
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

A container deposit scheme is coming
Victorians who worked so hard to achieve a container deposit scheme for Victoria will be able to rejoice as from 1 November 2023, when a

Take a sonic tour through the evolution of our local grasslands
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

Art of the Werribee River
The Werribee River Association aims to create opportunities for the community to connect with their local waterways. Along with guided walks and educational sessions, the

Recognition of a long-standing partnership
The Werribee River Association are delighted that a long-standing corporate partnership of theirs was recognised by a special award at the Holcim Australia New Zealand Conference

Possum Nest Box Woes
On Saturday 25 February 2023, we were alerted to the rescue of two adult ringtail possums from a possum or bird box, which had been

Wandering Cats
Cats are a treasured pet for many families in Australia, with around 23% of households owning one or more. But for our native creatures, cats

Strengthening Farming in Wyndham
On Tuesday Feb 21, The Werribee River Association attended Strengthening Farming in Wyndham. The forum was put together by Sustain, a not-for-profit organisation, aiming to

A Trip to the Tip with the Werribee River Association
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VqX_gX_zpQ A couple of our staff took a trip to the tip (Refuse Disposal Facility) in Werribee with Joe from the Wyndham Repair Cafe. It

Save Our Soils: Monitoring water quality, revegetating and regenerating for healthy soils and waterways in Werribee South
Werribee South’s beloved market gardens are a vital ingredient in ensuring our local food security, providing Melbourne with 85% of the state’s cauliflower, 53% of