About Waterwatch

Waterwatch is a national initiative to involve and empower communities in the sustainable use and management of catchments.   The Waterwatch vision is for healthy catchments and waterways.

Waterwatch aims to increase community awareness and understanding of waterway issues and enhance communities’ contribution to natural resource management.  This is achieved through community involvement in waterway monitoring and other water education activities.

Community waterway monitoring (Waterwatch) activities are currently underway in most regions of Queensland, through support from regional natural resource management bodies and other organisations. 

Those involved include landholders, community groups, industry groups, indigenous groups and schools; working in partnership with local councils, water authorities, regional natural resource management bodies, government agencies and scientific research institutes.

Waterwatch is supported at the state level by the Department of Natural Resources and Water and at the national level by the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts.  These organisations provide strategic and technical support to Waterwatch activities across Queensland.

Last updated 08 February 2008