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EstuaryWatch

EstuaryWatch is a community based, citizen science estuary monitoring program which began in 2006 through the Corangamite CMA and the Western Coastal Board. The program has now expanded to monitor the condition of 11 estuaries in the Corangamite region.

What do EstuaryWatch groups do?

Each EstuaryWatch group consists of a team of four to six volunteer who roster themselves to monitor sites each month. Each estuary differs in the length of time monitored, and the time it takes to monitor.

During a site visit EstuaryWatch volunteers use specialised equipment to collect water quality data for the estuarywatch.org.au portal. Groups also photograph and record details of changing water levels, vegetation condition and the status of estuary mouths (e.g. whether they are open or closed).

The information collected assists in determining estuarine health and supports estuarine managers in decision making.

11 estuaries are monitored by EstuaryWatch volunteers in the Corangamite region:

Check out the great work of EstuaryWatch volunteers at Painkalac Creek in the northeastern end of the Otway Ranges.

How can I get involved?

Contact one of our Regional Citizen Science Officers on 1800 002 262 or email info@ccma.vic.gov.au

Join us and become a citizen scientist from your backyard. We are participating in this years 2020 Vic Nature Festival. Visit the official website here:

https://www.vic.gov.au/victoria-its-our-nature

More information about EstuaryWatch

Visit the EstuaryWatch Victoria portal.

More information about estuaries, management plans and data analysis is available in the Publications section of the Corangamite CMA Knowledge Base.

eNews

Keep up to date with environmental volunteering in the Corangamite region including the Waterwatch, EstuaryWatch and Western District Ramsar Lakes Photopoint monitoring programs. Learn how we track the health of waterways and catchments and discover community engagement events and opportunities happening across the region.

Contact Us

Colac Office

64 Dennis Street, Colac VIC 3250
PO Box 159, Colac, VIC 3250
Hours: 8:30am – 5pm, Monday to Friday

T: 1800 002 262
E: info@ccma.vic.gov.au

Geelong office

BARWON WATER OFFICES
Hours: 8:30am – 5pm, Monday to Friday
All mail must be sent via our Colac office
PO Box 159, Colac, VIC 3250

T: 1800 002 262
E: info@ccma.vic.gov.au