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 …
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 …
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 …
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 »
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 …
Sediment run-off wipes out native fish in Sydney Read More »
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 …
Some years ago a friend and I organised to take our kids snorkelling and then have a sleepover one summer weekend. It had been raining the day before but it was a fine sunny afternoon. The snorkel was enjoyed by all and we had a fun evening before settling everyone to bed. All was well …
Navigating the Storm: Understanding the Impact of Stormwater on River Water Quality Read More »
