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Click here for the 2008 Waterwatch Training Calendar
Melbourne’s waterways not
only provide enjoyment to people
but are especially important for
the conservation of many rare and
threatened species including native
fish, frogs, invertebrates and the
platypus. The Darebin Creek Waterwatch
is an environmental program involving
local students and community groups
in monitoring the quality of water
in the Darebin Creek as a component
of the statewide Waterwatch Program.
The program commenced at the beginning
of 1997 and has a strong focus on
increasing community awareness of
environmental issues relevant to
the Darebin Creek and promoting community
involvement in its protection and
enhancement.
For further information please refer
to the Fact
Sheets.
Program
Aims and Actions
The aims of the Darebin Creek Waterwatch
program are to:
- Develop and maintain a water
quality monitoring program
and provide opportunities for
the community
to undertake activities which
address water quality issues
- Organising and supervising
the involvement of schools
and community groups in monitoring
water quality of the Darebin
Creek
- Collating and managing water
quality data using the National
Waterwatch Data Entry Program
and Waterwatch Database Program
or equivalent
 Provide training and support
to the community in the collection
of meaningful water quality
data
- liasing with relevant municipalities,
water management authorities
and other organisations in
the co-ordination of the program
across the Darebin Creek catchment,
promoting outcomes and networking
with similar programs being
undertaken in other catchments
- increase community awareness
of water quality issues and their
relevance to individual behaviour
and catchment management
- involving schools and
community groups in the "Drains to
the Bay" stencilling
of stormwater entry points
(program
initiated by Melbourne
Water and sponsored by
Rotary clubs)
- promoting the Darebin Creek
Waterwatch program and associated
activities through local media,
displays, the Waterwatch internet
site and the preparation of regular
Waterwatch news sheets for the
Darebin Creek catchment
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