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"The water we save today is an investment in our future."

Students at primary and secondary levels will love World of Water, with the content particularly interesting for Years 7 and 8.

More than 500 volunteer conservation groups across the Port Phillip and Westernport region are eligible to apply for financial support. 

The first phase of the Maribyrnong River Flood Mitigation Study is starting, and Melbourne Water is calling on local community members to get involved. 

A small step can make a big difference to protecting our quality of life.

As juvenile platypus prepare to leave their burrows for the first time during late summer and autumn, Melbourne Water encourages dog owners to do their bit to protect the vulnerable species. Dog obedience demonstrations, guided platypus walks and free coffee (including puppuccinos!) will offered at a free Melbourne Water event in Hume promoting responsible pet ownership in and around Melbourne’s waterways.  

With increased discarded fishing lines, illegal yabby traps being found along the Werribee River, and the rising threat of invasive Carp to native species, Melbourne Water has devised a free community event to tackle two problems simultaneously. 

After four years of above-average rainfall Melbourne’s reservoirs are full, with the latest Annual Water Outlook showing current storages sitting at 88.4%. But history has shown that they can drop quickly.

Melbourne’s Annual Water Outlook 2025 shows that water storage levels are expected to remain secure for the year ahead.

"This acknowledgment from the people of Australia rightly memorialises your courage and contribution.”