Know Your River
Melburnians heading to the Yarra, Maribyrnong and Werribee rivers and Dandenong Creek have a handy new resource to become full bottle on the history, geography and wildlife of these waterways.
The publications also explain how stormwater pollution enters and affects a waterway, how people can help protect rivers and creeks, and Melbourne Water's flood protection role.
Yarra River
- Know Your River - Yarra River (PDF, 3.84mb)
- Know Your River Fact Sheet - Yarra (PDF, 64kb)
- Media Release - New Booklet Delves Deep Into Yarra River
Maribynong River
- Know Your River - Maribyrnong River (PDF, 2.16mb)
- Know Your River Fact Sheet - Maribyrnong (PDF, 64kb)
- Media Release - New Booklet Delves Deep Into Maribyrnong River
Werribee River
- Know Your River - Werribee River (PDF, 3.00mb)
- Know Your River Fact Sheet - Werribee (PDF, 64kb)
- Media Release - New Booklet Delves Deep Into Werribee River
Dandenong Creek
- Know Your Creek - Dandenong Creek (PDF, 1.84mb)
- Know Your Creek Fact Sheet - Dandenong (PDF, 63kb)
- Media Release - New Booklet Delves Deep Into Dandenong Creek
To order a hard copy of the booklets, email inquiry@melbournewater.com.au
Know Your River - Yarra River
Did you know more than a third of Victorians live in the Yarra catchment?
Know Your River - Maribyrnong River
Did you know the Maribyrnong River was originally called Saltwater River?
Know Your River - Werribee River
Did you know the Werribee River has more than 130 plant species along its banks?
Know Your River - Dandenong Creek
Did you know that Dandenong red gums were used to build Melbourne wharves?
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