EstuaryWatch is a citizen science program for monitoring estuary health.
EstuaryWatch and WaterWatch Victoria are currently undergoing a transition to a new set of refreshed branding. Please bear with us as we roll out this fresh new look.
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Find out what estuary health data, photos and observations are being collected on your local estuary.
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Estuaries are semi-enclosed bodies of water where salt water from the sea mixes with freshwater flowing from the land.
EstuaryWatch monitors water quality, estuary entrance condition, and estuary events.
Explore the EstuaryWatch database here.
Data portal
View photos contributed by community members passionate about their local waterway.
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The EstuaryWatch and Waterwatch programs host community events throughout the year. Check out our calendar of events to see what’s on near you.
There are 18 active EstuaryWatch groups across Victoria. Click here to find out more about your local group
Keep up to date on all the latest EstuaryWatch News
Latest News
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Each year EstuaryWatch Victoria and its sister program Waterwatch produce an Annual Achievements Report. Access the reports here.
Annual Reports
Access EstuaryWatch factsheets, reports, monitoring manual and other resources here.
Publications
Links to our partners and other useful information on estuaries here.
Links
Interpreting Estuary Health Data, EstuaryWatch Victoria is a guide to understanding how estuarine health is determined.
The Exploring Estuaries guide provides teachers and educators with a number of fun lesson plans linked to the Australian Curriculum.
Explore local waterways with students with an education program which includes water monitoring kits, resources, professional development and more.