Water and Healthy Rivers
Imagine a Victoria where we talk about our rivers with pride. Where clean water flows freely. Diverse ecosystems thrive. Nutrient-rich flora and fauna grow in abundance. And your favorite spot beside that babbling brook is still around when your children's children are grown.
Now imagine yourself getting involved in one of the many ongoing campaigns and programs designed to restore and protect Victoria's precious waterways.
The Basics
The water out of your tap comes from a river.
Each year, Victorians draw 5 trillion litres of water out of our rivers to wash our clothes, drink and cook with, bathe in, and support our local industries.
Every one of Victoria’s rivers has less than 10 percent of the water in it than is normal for this time of year.
In 2009, Environment Victoria and the Australian Conservation Foundation won agreement for billions of litres of water to be returned to the Murray River system.
Ever wondered how we can secure Melboure's water supplies and water for the Yarra and Thomson Rivers without a desalination plant or pipeline to the north? Its absolutely possible! To find out how click here.
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Campaigns & Programs
Ensuring our rivers have enough water in them to sustain themselves is the fastest and most economical way to securing a safe water future...
We want our state and federal political leaders to deliver big time for the environment...
Because we need strong legislation and policy to protect our rivers...
Northern River Rescue and Regional RenewalWhen something needs saving, we hop to it with a plan...
Linking people with problems to solve, with those who know how to solve them...
Every river tells a story. And we're capturing them...
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Latest News
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River Red Gum forests and wetlandsA healthy river needs healthy forests. And they need your help...
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Healthy Rivers, Healthy PeopleOur Healthy Rivers campaigner talks about the need to reconnect with our rivers...
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Pull up a seat and experience the Loddon through the eyes of those who love it...




