Waterwatch Water Quality Education Program
The City of Stonnington sponsors Waterwatch to undertake water quality education sessions in various Schools within Stonnington. In 2007/08 the Waterwatch Education Program is taking place in the following schools;
- Sacre Couer Girls School
- Toorak Primary School
- Lloyd Street Primary School
- Malvern Central School
- St Catherine's School
- Caulfield Grammar
- St Kevin's College
- Armadale Primary School
Waterwatch is a national community water quality monitoring network that encourages all Australians to become involved and active in the protection and management of their waterways and catchments.
The Waterwatch program was established by the Australian Government during 1993. There are now nearly 3000 Waterwatch groups monitoring water quality at over 7000 sites throughout 200 catchments.
Waterwatch groups conduct biological and habitat assessments plus physical and chemical water tests.
- Monitoring water quality
Over time, Waterwatch groups can determine if the health of their waterways and catchments are improving, declining or being maintained. Based on their findings, Waterwatch groups have initiated solutions to improve the quality of their waterways, including:
- fencing areas of riverbanks
- eradicating weeds and invasive species
- reducing the use of pesticides and other pollutants
The Waterwatch network is made up of individuals, community groups, and school groups. Local Waterwatch facilitators and coordinators support the community to understand, protect and restore waterway and catchment health.
For more information on the Waterwatch program contact us on 8290 1183 or environment@stonnington.vic.gov.au