Waterwatch is a free river health education and monitoring program, which aims to increase community understanding, participation and ownership of local river health issues. It involves schools and the community in the assessment and monitoring of water quality in our streams and wetlands. This is done via a number of activities including water testing and water bug identification. Waterways provide enjoyment to people but are also important for the conservation of a great many rare or threatened species, including native fish, frogs, aquatic invertebrates and the platypus.
Our Waterwatch team provides talks on freshwater ecology to schools and groups, provides free training and events and co-ordinates the volunteer’s monitoring program.
Want to help your rivers and creeks? Become a Waterwatch Member
Joining Waterwatch is free and easy to do. By becoming a member of Waterwatch you join a network of people committed to improving and protecting the health of our waterways.Membership entitles you to:
Information on Waterwatch activities in your local area
Regular updates and newsletters from your local Waterwatch Coordinator
Invitations to attend Waterwatch events
Information on the health of your local waterways
Meet others who are interested in protecting and improving the health of our waterways
Become a Waterwatch monitor, regularly water testing a local waterway. All training and equipment is provided.
