Running a waterbug session
This introductory guide to running waterbug sampling sessions is designed for teachers (Foundation to Year 8).
This introductory guide to running waterbug sampling sessions is designed for teachers (Foundation to Year 8).
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.
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.
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.
Learn about the water cycle and what happens to their wastewater when it goes down the drain. Students will also discover that sewage is not wastewater and is an important resource that can be re-used.
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.
Students consider the importance of using water wisely and use a set of water saving cards to develop an action plan for using water wisely at home.
Take the Drip Trip beneath Melbourne and discover what keeps your water flowing – from rivers to reservoirs, sewers and stormwater drains.
This series of colourful activity sheets cover a range of indoor and outdoor tasks to keep students entertained, while helping them to get to know the unique species that live in their local waterways.
The Melbourne Water Asset GIS map traces networks of water, sewerage and drainage pipes that keep our city functioning