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. …
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 refund scheme for drink containers was announced by the Victorian Minister for Environment Ingrid Stitt on Friday 14th April 2023. A 10-cent refund will be given for each approved drink container, …
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 …
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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 organisation have run a number of creative workshops and events that use the arts as a way to observe, listen and connect with nature. In February 2024, the organisation produced Café …
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 in late February 2023. Holcim’s Annual Awards are designed to celebrate the best individuals and teams within this global large construction materials business. The award categories include Growth, Products and Solutions, …
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 fixed to a tree in Riversdale Drive Werribee. Passers-by summoned some local help to reach and remove the two distressed animals. The box had to be pulled apart in order …
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 can be a menace! Even the most docile cat indoors may be a ruthless hunter. Birds, skinks, frogs, bats, insects and possums are all potential targets. This has major impacts …
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 explore the challenges and potential solutions to strengthening farming in Wyndham. The Werribee South Market Gardens are part of Melbourne’s food bowl, producing 85% of the state’s cauliflower, 53% of …
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 was an insightful tour, getting to see where the contents of our rubbish bins end up, and learning about how the facility is working to reduce emissions and recover materials …
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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 its broccoli and 34% of its lettuce. Running adjacent to many of the gardens is the splendid Werribee River, home to many native animal and plant species, including the platypus …
