Statewide effort to capture frog calls during ‘Frogtober’
Melbourne Water has launched a statewide initiative encouraging citizen scientists to record and submit frog calls using the free Frog Census app during October.
2249 results for flood resilient homes guide
‘Future proof’ seedbank may be key to save Leadbeater’s Possum from extinction
A groundbreaking conservation project spearheaded by Melbourne Water is aiming to ‘future proof’ forests and safeguard habitat for the critically endangered Leadbeater’s Possum.
How eDNA technology is tracking hidden platypus populations in Melbourne creeks
Melbourne Water is undertaking platypus surveys across Greater Melbourne this spring breeding season as part of a three-decade-long monitoring program. Its most comprehensive mapping effort to date involves testing water samples for platypus DNA to determine where the elusive animal is present.
Explore waterways in the west by foot this summer
Looking for something to do these summer holidays? Why not discover our beautiful waterways of the west
Review into Maribyrnong River flooding event now underway
An independent review of the Maribyrnong River flood event of 14 October, 2022 has commenced.
Melbourne Water Maribyrnong River flood review update
Melbourne Water will appoint a new independent lead for the Maribyrnong flood review in the near future.
Celebrating women in science and the water industry
As part of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Melbourne Water is proud to shine a light on the innovative contributions women continue to make across the water industry.
Enhancing vegetation along Malcolm Creek
We’re undertaking a four-year program of weed control and revegetation works to improve the condition of native vegetation along Malcolm Creek in Mount Ridley Nature Conservation Reserve.
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Crown Casino Pump Station switchboard upgrade project
Upgraded the electrical and control equipment of the pump station along the Yarra River opposite the entrance to Crown Casino on Southbank Boulevard. During storm events the pumps allow a faster rate of flow for water into the river when the drains are at capacity.