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Werribee River Association Werribee Riverkeeper

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25.01.2022 Apologies to all for going offline during the Local History Talk today. We apparently had some gremlins in the system between us and the Wyndham City Libraries network. Such a shame as presenter and audience were all wired up and working well when a cut-off happened. ... We believe we will be able to repeat the talk in a fortnight's time. Stay tuned! See more

25.01.2022 Been too busy to get your tickets to tonight's events? A reminder 7pm Love Our Patch - Litter During Lockdown and then on to 7.45pm Wild Stories - A snapshot of plants, birds, platypus and. For late registrations - send a message via messenger and we can endeavor to send you a zoom link. All part of the Wyndham Learning Festival

24.01.2022 Loved seeing these Crimson Rosellas today at Anakie Gorge. Just perfect viewing for the shortest days of the year!

24.01.2022 Big things are happening to waste and recycling in Victoria. The government has issued an options paper on Waste and Recycling Legislation and Governance proposing major reforms. We encourage you to make a submission (due 9 October) and here is a guide for key points you could make. Also our petition on stopping Coke and Lion from taking over the state's container refund scheme is going gangbusters - over 35,000 signatories so far! Thank you for your help and please keep shar...ing. Regards, Jeff - Boomerang Alliance http://www.boomerangalliance.org.au/

24.01.2022 Inspected conditions on the Werribee South beach yesterday. Beach clean but gritty from dredging. Plastics survey along tide-line showed moderate level of tide-washed-in-load of litter. Westpac helicopter passed overhead inspecting water. Lifesavers reported no incidents of concern to swimmers.

23.01.2022 The Werribee Riverkeeper will be part of the first of these workshops being led by local photographer Imran Kashem from Westend Photography, supporting the cross over with arts and the environment in this very special 4-hour workshop. Follow the link for all details. https://www.wyndhamtogether.com.au//neighbourh/2021-02-20/

23.01.2022 Perhaps Wyndham can do a local one for public events while we wait for Victoria to catch up?

23.01.2022 Here's a good suggestion...

23.01.2022 Just completed our annual winter bird survey at Werribee River Park Cocoroc. Results shown 2016-2021

22.01.2022 Here is the Collared Sparrowhawk preparing its supper!

22.01.2022 Just announced this morning...

21.01.2022 Thanks to Melbourne Water for a summary event of the work we've been involved with, in various Litter projects. Platypus Alliance - Bacchus Marsh EcoCentre

21.01.2022 Check us out at the... https://www.vic.gov.au/victoria-its-our-nature

20.01.2022 We checked out this Dusky Woodswallow nest today. Amazing birds raising a family on a piece of bark sticking out from a tree! Could you live so simply?

20.01.2022 The beautiful birdlife photos are coming in as part of our Photo Competition. Three categories: Iconic landscapes and/or waterways in Wyndham; Wyndham Birdlife; and A photo that tells a story, located in outdoor space in Wyndham - please include a few words to describe the story. Email to [email protected] #photograpghy #naturephotograpghy #wyndham #waterways #werribeeriver #landscapes #people #birdlife #photostories

19.01.2022 We are pleased to be one of 8 Australian Rivers chosen for the Sea#Source litter research project with Conservation Volunteers Australia. The project is just getting underway, and will last for four years. Have look at our photos on their website, and gain an idea of what else CVA is doing...... https://campfire.cva.org.au/seatosource/werribee-river Melbourne Water Yarra Riverkeeper Association EcoCentre Waterkeeper Alliance

19.01.2022 Well done to Doug Gimesy Photography , our platypus colleague, for this piece in National Geographic. Good shot of Josh from platypusSPOT heading up the article.

19.01.2022 Zoom view of Waterkeeper Alliance international group meeting Wed 10 Feb 2021. Midnight finish for Australians, others waking up to a cold day... Topic - strength or not of environmental laws around the world.

18.01.2022 Lovely trip to Anakie Gorge Brisbane Ranges, revealed some nice birds...

18.01.2022 On a local walk this morning and heard a lot of small birds chattering away. Looked up and saw what we thought was a Collared Sparrowhawk. Quickly came back with camera, and found the bird again by following the noise! No wonder the local birds were complaining, this bird is a powerful predator of small birds.

18.01.2022 Werribee River's two major reservoirs, Melton and Pyke's Creek are full due to rains over the winter and spring. Input from overnight rains may make a difference in the next few days. Blackwood on the Lerderderg River received 40+mm in last day or so. That will help fill Merrimu reservoir which is at 39% full. Ballan had 40+mm also so Werribee River may rise slightly past Melton. Latest Melton reservoir graph shows:

17.01.2022 Great news this morning with the easing of restrictions. Our On Waterways at Bungey’s Hole will go ahead!! Bungey's Hole in Chirnside Park behind the Werribee Angler's & Bowling Club is an ideal venue for a come 'n try kayaking event. First in gets a go, for approximately 20 minutes depending on demand, this Saturday 9am - 12noon. We ask for a donation and free for members. Sign-in and covid safety conditions apply.

17.01.2022 Our Nature in Wyndham Photo Competition 2020 is now closed. We have received a tremendous amount of photos of our local waterways, native fauna and flora and of people finding sanctuary in nature. Thank-you everyone. We hope to share these pictures with you - they are a wonderful testament to your appreciation and enjoyment of our local natural surrounds.

17.01.2022 More live nature events can be found here... https://www.vic.gov.au/live-online-events

15.01.2022 Early morning walk in Werribee River park Cocoroc gave us a good look at these birds, and one other critter...

15.01.2022 Very pleased that the Port Phillip Baykeeper Program picked up a few awards at the Marine & Coastal Awards yesterday. We are partners in a number of their programs - microplastics, sand profiles, living water work bees, mollusks and more... Also pleased to note that Beach Patrol 3280-3284 was awarded for their excellent work in the Warrnambool area. EcoCentre Yarra Riverkeeper Association Waterkeeper Alliance Beach Patrol Australia Beach Patrol 3280

15.01.2022 Due to government announcements - CANCELLED Beach Patrol 3030 - Werribee event has been cancelled. Melbourne will be in Stage 4 lockdown from midnight 12.2.21. for the next 5 days with only 4 reasons to leave home. Keep safe. More details https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/statement-premier-85

14.01.2022 The Werribee River enviro flow is progressing well, here seen at Cottrell St Werribee Sun 20 2020. Melbourne Water Green Living in Wyndham

13.01.2022 Pleased to see the warm weather and eased playground restrictions, had people visit the beautiful new Wyndham Park in Werribee this weekend. Local shops are loving it, and the bins are overflowing. Perhaps we need a review of pick up routines and a policy of 'no single use plastics!'

12.01.2022 The latest environmental flow into the Werribee River has now concluded but occurred in two parts: 1. Approximately 340 ML was released from Merrimu Reservoir into Pyrites Creek from 16-19 September (Spring High Flow) 2. Approximately 820 ML was released from Melton Reservoir into Lower Werribee River from 18-22 September (Spring Fresh)... It was the first time that either of these higher flow releases have been delivered since 2017, made possible by a greater volume of water held in the Werribee Environmental Water Account following above-average 2020 rainfall. For details contact: [email protected]

12.01.2022 How about joining this?

12.01.2022 This mulch, being spread upstream of Cottrell St Werribee, by workers in the 'Working for Victoria' pandemic initiative, is the result of our collaboration with the Cherry St and Werribee St North rail crossing removal projects, in Werribee. Thanks to Wyndham City, 5000 plants will be put in in during the next week or so, adding to the biodiversity values of the riparian strip and enhancing beautification along the river. Melbourne Water Green Living in Wyndham Level Crossing Removal Project

11.01.2022 For World Rivers Day, we have two lovely shots taken today, of the Werribee River at Werribee River Park Cocoroc.

11.01.2022 It is amazing what you find in waterways. This is a flashback to a successful clean-up along the Werribee River near Guya Court. Just a few kayaks and few dozen people can really make a difference. Join the Love Our Street 3030 crew this Sunday at Bungeys Hole, Chirnside Park, from 10.30am. #loveourstreet3030 #litterblitz #werribeeriver #cleanup #stepuptocleanup #waste #litter #plasticpollution #protect #respect #getinvolved

10.01.2022 Here's an update on a combined groups litter initiative in partnership with Wyndham City and Melbourne Water.

10.01.2022 Have you had your daily dose of nature? These milder days are ideal conditions to explore the walking trails, waterways, and beaches. Any recommendations for your favourite sites? Photo courtesy of our 2020 Nature in Wyndham Photo competition.

10.01.2022 Some big news for the Melbourne Region... A merger bringing together the best of both worlds as from 2022.

10.01.2022 We've been watching a pair of Brown Falcons raise a family for two weeks now. Snapped this sequence of a return to the nest today, after the sitting partner departed for a break....

10.01.2022 Been out tonight and saw these fellows up and about...

08.01.2022 Werribee River looking resplendent in its spring/early summer colors at Cottrell St Werribee Thur 11 Nov 2020.

07.01.2022 Some things don’t go to plan. A bit like the whole of 2020. Since midway this year we have encountered a problem with our Love Our Street 3030 account, and we no longer have a Manager of that account. Our only way to resolve that is to start again! Facebook doesn’t make it easy to reinstate a new Manager, so we are asking you all to LIKE our new Page. Love Our Street 3030 Werribee CLICK here https://www.facebook.com/LoveOurStreetWerribee/ THANK-YOU! #litter #LitterBlitz #loveourstreet #loveourstreet3030 #greenlivingwyndham #beachpatrol

07.01.2022 We're part of this live presentation right now...

07.01.2022 This is the last day of the current three day flow. #environmental

07.01.2022 This female Collared Sparrowhawk was seen in a WRA members habitat garden this evening. Not so lucky for the New Holland Honeyeater at its feet!

06.01.2022 We are pleased to advise Melbourne Water, working with Victorian Environmental Water Holder and Southern Rural Water, has completed the current Summer Fresh releases for Pyrites Creek and the Lower Werribee River using approximately 160 ML of environmental water. Pyrites Creek saw peak flows of 80 ML/d from the 16-17 December (as measured at Bacchus Mash), while Lower Werribee River saw flows greater than 80 ML/d between 17-18 December (as measured at Cottrell St Ford).

05.01.2022 Good to hear these pobblebonk frogs at Riverwalk estate this morning..

04.01.2022 These photos came in this week, part of our Nature in Wyndham Photo Competition 2020, and we just had to share them. Now is the perfect time to check out the water babes... and remember - do not feed the wildlife.

02.01.2022 Access to parks and open space in your neighbourhood.... Details on how to contribute can be found at www.parliament.vic.gov.au/eii Rapid population growth in Melbourne and key regional centres has transformed our state, with benefits as well as challenges. The preservation of our state’s environmental infrastructure is one of those challenges. While COVID-19 has recently led to a slowing of population growth, it has also highlighted the importance of people being able to acc...ess parks and open space in their local neighbourhoods. This inquiry is seeking community input on what can be done to enhance the amenity of our suburbs and key regional centres, considering both recent and future development across our state. Share your views and suggestions in writing by 28 September 2020. Melbourne Water Green Living in Wyndham Love Our Street 3030 Love Our Street 3029 Love Our Street 3024 3030 Beach Patrol (Associated With Werribee River Association) LitterBlitz WRA

01.01.2022 Melbourne Water is commencing a Spring High Flow freshening release for the Werribee River along Pyrites Creek from Wed 16th to Sat 19th September, followed by a Spring Fresh to the Lower Werribee River from Fri 18th to Tues 22nd September. The initial Spring High Flow release will commence from Merrimu Reservoir along Pyrites Creek to Melton Reservoir with a peak flow rate of 130 ML/day. The water will then be re-harvested at Melton Reservoir and released as part of the subsequent Spring Fresh. The second release will commence from Melton Reservoir, with water flowing along the Lower Werribee River, passing through the Lower Werribee River Diversion Weir onto the estuary with a peak flow rate of 350 ML/day.

01.01.2022 The Werribee River Association is really excited to be able to grow its team currently offering 2 new paid part-time positions for Regeneration Project Officer at 4 days a week and, Education Manager at 3 days a week. We’ve been quite busy with our business planning, project planning, and grant writing, to ensure we can offer some really exciting work to these new staff, and we are seeking passionate self-starters to step up and support our growth. There are lots of benefit...s in working for a growing community environmental organisation like Werribee River Association. Our new staff will be able to pursue their passions and professional expertise. Our new team members will also the backing of our small team and an organisational legacy that has 40 years of expertise in advocacy, education, research, community engagement, scientific work, and collaborations with business and community. Here are the links to our advertisements: The Regeneration Project Officer Position closes 5pm, Sunday 25 July https://www.ethicaljobs.com.au//regeneration-project-offic The Education Manager position closes 5pm, Sunday 1 August https://www.ethicaljobs.com.au/memb/WRivA/education-manager We are seeking a current resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria. Both positions are for an initial 12 months and will continue subject to funding. People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds encouraged to apply. #workwithus #healthywaterways #werribeeriver #wyndhamcity See more

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