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Australia is the world’s driest inhabited continent, yet we are one of the highest users of water per person. We live in an uncertain climate – it’s important to use water wisely so we have a secure source of drinking water for many years to come.
Melbourne Water undertakes routine inspection across many sites including drains, local creeks, waterways and retarding basins to maintain these assets, and ensure they continue to provide drainage for the local area.
Rivers and creeks are essential to our way of life - that’s why at Melbourne Water we conduct ongoing inspections of our creeks and waterways.
As part of the Enhancing Our Dandenong Creek program, Melbourne Water is working with stakeholders and the community to improve the habitat, ecology and amenity of Dandenong Creek.
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This introductory guide to running waterbug sampling sessions is designed for teachers (Foundation to Year 8).
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This activity sheet will keep students entertained, while helping them to get to know the unique species that live in their local waterways – platypus and frogs
In Melbourne, water is essential to our way of life. That’s why we plan for, manage and maintain all elements of the water cycle. From grass cutting, to weed management and revegetation to desilting our pipelines.
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Future Water Story, Western Treatment Plant. Students explore the theme: How do we make the use of water in Melbourne sustainable? Complete activities and a quiz