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24.01.2022 Congratulations to all the winners! It’s wonderful to see so many children who are passionate about protecting the environment. The future is in good hands!

22.01.2022 Congratulations to our youngest Riverkeeper Ambassador, PLC Sydney student and City of Canada Bay resident Hannah Chalmers who has won the Young Legends Environment Award category of the Keep Australia Beautiful NSW Sustainable Cities Awards being held today. It’s a wonderful recognition of Hannah’s enthusiasm and hard work to raise awareness of pollution in our waterways and ways we can all make a difference. Hannah is also a finalist in this year’s Science Teachers Association of New South Wales Young Scientist Awards for her ‘Stormwater. It bugs me’ project. Well done Hannah! Green Elephant Good For The Hood

19.01.2022 What an awesome family friendly activity and way to get some exercise at the same time!

19.01.2022 Great work City of Parramatta on your efforts to get Lake Parramatta ready for the start of the swimming season on 31 October!

18.01.2022 #Riverfest2020 starts tomorrow! Help us kick-start our annual community festival for the Parramatta River with a cycling tour along one its tributaries the Duck Creek! Join our Parramatta River Ambassador Charlene Bordley on a 2-hour leisurely, escorted ride where you will learn more about this part of the catchment and what can be done to help. Book your place: bit.ly/3ja6DgE Blacktown City Council, Burwood Council, City of Canada Bay, City of Canterbury Bankstown, Cumberland City Council, HuntersHill Council, Inner West Council, City of Parramatta, City of Ryde, Sydney Water, Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, ParraParents - Parramatta District Parents, Addventageous, Liveable Parramatta, Parramatta Park, Green Elephant #cycling #communityevents #exercise #fitness #nature #community #volunteering

18.01.2022 Thanks City of Canada Bay for sharing this awesome video of our favourite seal! It's so great to see it frolicking in the clear waters of Iron Cove Bay and a testament to all the great work being done to make the Parramatta River swimmable again.

16.01.2022 'Riverfest' is the Parramatta River Catchment Group's annual, premier community event for ‘Our Living River’, celebrating the Parramatta River and surrounding catchment. This year’s Riverfest is on from 6-31 October and offers a wide range of online and COVID-friendly events and activities. To find out more, visit: www.ourlivingriver.com.au/riverfest. Blacktown City Council, Burwood Council, City of Canada Bay, City of Canterbury Bankstown, City of Parramatta, City of Ryde, Cumberland City Council, Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, Hunter's Hill Council, Inner West Council, Sydney Water, ParraParents - Parramatta District Parents, Addventageous, Parramatta Park, Sydney Olympic Park, Liveable Parramatta.

16.01.2022 There’s still time for you to book your place on the ‘Meet the Godwits’ Tour on Wednesday, 7 October. Join Birdlife Southern NSW’s expert Judy Harrington on a walking tour along the Parramatta River foreshore in Five Dock to learn more about these amazing birds and what you can do to ensure their survival. Find out more: www.ourlivingriver.com.au/riverfest Blacktown City Council, Burwood Council, City of Canada Bay, City of Canterbury Bankstown, Cumberland City Council, HuntersHill Council, Inner West Council, City of Parramatta, City of Ryde, Sydney Water, Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, ParraParents - Parramatta District Parents, Addventageous, Liveable Parramatta, Green Elephant #birdlife #wildlife #walkingtours #biodiversity

16.01.2022 During #Riverfest2020, and to celebrate nature and biodiversity this spring, Inner West Council is calling all local nature photographers to tag and share native plant and animal photos in their backyard, balcony or local natural area on Instagram. Find out more: bit.ly/33d3APn #photography #naturephotography #wildlife #photographycompetition

14.01.2022 Do you love to cycle and explore your local area? During #Riverfest2020, our Riverkeeper Ambassador Charlene Bordley from Addventageous will be running a series of cycling tours along the Parramatta River, Duck River, and to Lake Parramatta. To find out more or book your place, visit: www.ourlivingriver.com.au/riverfest Blacktown City Council, Burwood Council, City of Canada Bay, City of Canterbury Bankstown, Cumberland City Council, Hunter's Hill Council, Inner West Council, City of Parramatta, City of Ryde, Sydney Water, Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, Parramatta Park, Liveable Parramatta, ParraParents - Parramatta District Parents

14.01.2022 Did you know that chemicals and microplastics can build up in marine organisms, harming them and the animals that feed on them, including us! Always store chemicals in closed, labelled containers and drop off old or unused chemicals to community waste recycling centres.

14.01.2022 If you’ve ever wondered what the difference is between stormwater and wastewater, check out our recent #Riverfest2020 webinar, ‘Roof to river: where does our water go?’ PRCG Coordinator Nell Graham also talks about raingardens and other sustainable water management practices that you can add around your home to help improve the water quality that runs into your local waterways. https://youtu.be/KfRvOrQCJOk Blacktown City Council Burwood Council City of Canada Bay City of Canterbury Bankstown Cumberland City Council HuntersHill Council Inner West Council City of Parramatta City of Ryde Sydney Water ParraParents - Parramatta District Parents Addventageous Parramatta Park Liveable Parramatta Good For The Hood Green Elephant #raingardens #raintanks #watersaving #sustainability #riverhealth #parramattariver

14.01.2022 #Riverfest2020 starts this Tuesday! Celebrating the Parramatta River and surrounding catchment, this year’s Riverfest is on from 6-31 October and offers a wide range of online and COVID-friendly events and activities. Find out more: www.ourlivingriver.com.au/riverfest. Blacktown City Council, Burwood Council, City of Canada Bay, City of Canterbury Bankstown, Cumberland City Council, HuntersHill Council, Inner West Council, City of Ryde, Sydney Water, Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, ParraParents - Parramatta District Parents, Addventageous, Liveable Parramatta, Parramatta Park, Sydney Olympic Park #festival #communityevent #riverhealth #swimsites #nature #biodiversity #wildlife

13.01.2022 PRCG Coordinator Nell Graham and Riverkeeper Jasmine Payget donned their hats and sunblock for a warm but fun day to learn more about the AUSMAP (Australian Microplastics Assessment Project) at Kissing Point Park today. AUSMAP is a citizen science project that trains volunteers in the scientific method for collecting, recording and reporting on microplastics in the environment which feeds into the Australian Marine Debris Institute database. The PRCG sponsored 11 places in the course, enabling staff from some of our member councils and Riverkeeper Network volunteers to attend. Many thanks to the AUSMAP trainers for sharing their knowledge and experience and Concord and Ryde Sailing Club for providing the venue.

13.01.2022 It's so great to see that the much-loved godwits have arrived back to our shores after their epic annual migration! As part of #Riverfest2020, our annual community event for the Parramatta River which starts next week, join one of the 'Meet the Godwits' tours at Halliday Park, Five Dock on Wednesday, 7 October. Birdlife Southern NSW's Judy Harrington will talk about these amazing birds and what you can do to ensure their survival. Find out more: ourlivingriver.com.au/riverfest City of Canada Bay

12.01.2022 Who knew that there was a #WorldToiletDay! Still, it's a great reminder that we can all do our bit to protect our waterways by only putting the Three Ps: (pee, poo, and toilet paper) in the loo! Please put wipes, tissues and other waste in the bin. See below for more info.

12.01.2022 Local Land Services NSW, together with the PRCG, ran a Rapid Appraisal of Riparian Conditions workshop today, at the Auburn Community Picnic Area on the Duck River. Bushcare coordinators and volunteers learned a standardised practice that will help to prioritise and improve riparian management and provide a baseline for future planning and work. Many thanks to the presenters and Cumberland City Council for hosting this informative and interesting event.

11.01.2022 Do you love spending time on the Parramatta River? During #Riverfest2020 come and do your bit to make it clean and safe for everyone to enjoy by helping out a foreshore clean-up at the George Kendall Riverside Park, Ermington on Saturday, 17 October, 2.30-4.30pm. All equipment is provided, just wear gumboots or sturdy, enclosed shoes. There’s also a chance for you to win some great prizes just by picking up litter! Find out more: bit.ly/2G4ELfz Blacktown City Council, Burwood... Council, City of Canada Bay, City of Canterbury Bankstown, Cumberland City Council, HuntersHill Council, Inner West Council, City of Parramatta, City of Ryde, Sydney Water, Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, Sydney Olympic Park, ParraParents - Parramatta District Parents, Addventageous, Liveable Parramatta Green Elephant #cleanup #litter #rubbish #environment #parramattariver #volunteers #communityevent See more

11.01.2022 A huge congratulations to our youngest Riverkeeper and PLC Sydney student Hannah Chalmers who won the primary school division of the Australian Water Association Sustainable Water Prize for her project, ‘Stormwater. It bugs me’ in this year’s Science Teachers Association of New South Wales #YSAwards2020. Well done Hannah! Green Elephant City of Canada Bay

10.01.2022 We’re fortunate to have the support of some amazing volunteers who are helping us make the Parramatta River swimmable again. During #Riverfest2020 join us for a webinar to meet 3 of our awesome Riverkeeper Ambassadors as they talk about what drives them to care for the Parramatta River and how you can get involved! Book your place: bit.ly/2S5uMJe. Blacktown City Council, Burwood Council, City of Canada Bay, City of Canterbury Bankstown, Cumberland City Council, HuntersHill Council, Inner West Council, City of Parramatta, City of Ryde, Sydney Water, Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, Addventageous, ParraParents - Parramatta District Parents, Green Elephant, Liveable Parramatta, Parramatta Park, Sydney Olympic Park.

10.01.2022 Congratulations also go to our Member Councils, Blacktown City Council, Cumberland City Council, HuntersHill Council, and Inner West Council for the recognition they received at today’s Keep Australia Beautiful NSW Sustainable Cities Awards 2020, and particularly Cumberland Council for winning the Overall Sustainable Cities Award. Well done to everyone involved with these wonderful initiatives!

07.01.2022 The Parramatta River catchment has more than 300 species of native wildlife, including our five awesome animal mascots! This year's Riverfest program is packed with loads of online and COVID-friendly events so you can learn more about them and hopefully spot a few in their natural habitat! Check out the #Riverfest2020 program: ourlivingriver.com.au/riverfest Blacktown City Council, Burwood Council, City of Canada Bay, Cumberland City Council, Hunter's Hill Council, Inner West Council, City of Parramatta, City of Ryde, Sydney Water, Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, ParraParents - Parramatta District Parents, Addventageous, Parramatta Park, Liveable Parramatta, Sydney Olympic Park Green Elephant #parramattariverriverkeepernetwork

06.01.2022 Do you know what the difference is between stormwater and wastewater? Join us for a #Riverfest2020 webinar to find out more about where our water goes after it rains and some of the simple things you can do to improve the water quality that runs into the Parramatta River. You’ll also learn more about rain gardens and other sustainable water management practices that you can implement around your home. Book your place: bit.ly/36gvTy3 Blacktown City Council, Burwood Council, Ci...ty of Canada Bay, City of Canterbury Bankstown, Cumberland City Council, Hunter's Hill Council, Inner West Council, City of Parramatta, City of Ryde, Sydney Water, Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, ParraParents - Parramatta District Parents, Liveable Parramatta, Addventageous, Green Elephant #stormwater #runoff #wastewater #recycling #sustainability #rainwatertanks #raingardens See more

06.01.2022 Awesome effort guys! The wonderful work you do to clean up our local environment, and raise awareness about the harmful impact of single-use plastics, is greatly appreciated and so important in helping us achieve our mission to make the Parramatta River swimmable again.

04.01.2022 The much-loved Bar-tailed Godwits will be returning to our shores in coming weeks after their epic annual migration from the northern hemisphere! During #Riverfest2020 join Birdlife Southern NSW’s expert Judy Harrington on a walking tour along the Parramatta River foreshore in Five Dock, to learn more about these amazing birds and what you can do to ensure their survival. Book your place: www.ourlivingriver.com.au/riverfest City of Canada Bay, Inner West Council, Burwood Council, Sydney Water #birdlife #wildlife #nature #walking #outdoors #rivers #riverhealth #parramattariverriverkeepernetwork

04.01.2022 This year's Garage Sale Trail is happening this weekend with lots of ways you can get involved! You can host a sale at home or online or attend one of their reuse workshops. It's a great way to stop valuable resources from entering landfill and make or save some money in the process. Click on the link below for more info. #reusereducerecycle #sustainability #noexcuseforsingleuse #waronwasteau #BanPlasticPollution

03.01.2022 There’s still time for you to grab yourself a bargain at Hunter's Hill Council Fancy Flea Market! #ReuseRecycleReduce

02.01.2022 Thanks ParraParents - Parramatta District Parents for sharing this information. Lake Parramatta is a beautiful, natural swimming spot so it’s important that the community learns more about and respects the wildlife living there and still have an enjoyable time.

02.01.2022 Happy 150th birthday City of Ryde! It's so interesting to see what Putney Park used to look like and exciting to be part of the site's redevelopment as part of our mission to make the Parramatta River swimmable again.

02.01.2022 Congrats Woolzy Julzy Stryker on a well-deserved award! Looking forward to continuing our work together to educate and inspire our community to clean up our precious local waterways.

01.01.2022 We’re really looking forward to enjoying the upgrades to this beautiful park on the Parramatta River.