22/04/2026
💧Happy Water Wednesday!💧
This week we are PH-ocusing on PH. What do you know about PH and its importance for our water ways?
Follow our sister page here: https://www.facebook.com/GreaterSydneyLan Streamwatch is a long running water monitoring program beginning in 1990.
A citizen science water quality monitoring program that empowers community groups to monitor and protect the health of local waterways, hosted by the Greater Sydney Landcare Network. It was initiated by Sydney Water and the Sydney Catchment Authority (SCA). It has supported local communities across Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Illawarra and Southern Highland regions. In 2013 the Australian Museum t
22/04/2026
💧Happy Water Wednesday!💧
This week we are PH-ocusing on PH. What do you know about PH and its importance for our water ways?
22/04/2026
14/04/2026
Happy Water Wednesday!!
This week we are spending some time understanding one of Australia’s underrated animals, the Rakali. Did you know these guys expertly kill cane toads? Find out more here…
As the Seasons begin to shift, it’s a great time for Streamwatch volunteers to head back out to their local waterways and take a closer look at water quality. Changing season can influence many of the conditions we observe with our kits. Capturing data during this period builds a clearer picture of how your waterway responds to seasonal change. Your observations make a meaningful difference in understanding and protecting these ecosystems over time for all wildlife including the Rakali.
08/04/2026
💧Happy Water Wednesday💧
This week we are thinking about recycling and reusing water, a resource that is becoming increasingly valuable as our climate warms. Check it out! Plus there are a few water saving tips thrown in as well.
01/04/2026
Happy Water Wednesday!
This week we’re delving deeper into one of the true mysteries of the sea, mermaids. So how much do you really know about these fascinating beings…
25/03/2026
💧Happy Water Wednesday!! And World Water Day!!💧
To celebrate World Water Day on the 22nd of March Streamwatch has been busy visiting our volunteer groups to see how they are going with their testing! And we snapped some great pics to share as well. Shout out to Oatley Flora and Fauna, Oz Fish Botany Chapter, Cambelltown Bushcare, Bush Habitat Restoration, Indi School Liverpool and Lugarno Progress association for celebrating with us!!
19/03/2026
Happy Water Wednesday!!
Have you ever noticed freshwater turtles in your local pond? They might be an eastern long necked turtle. This week, we’re learning more about these fascinating creatures.
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11/03/2026
To celebrate International Women’s day on the 8th March, we say thank you to all of the wonderful women who help us out as volunteers and our wonderful staff.
03/03/2026
Happy Water Wednesday!!
This week we’re thinking about coral safe sunblocks that look after our reefs! So we can look forward to going to the beach after the rain passes!
25/02/2026
💧Happy Water Wednesday!💧
This week we’re spotlighting one of the most important bodies of water in the Sydney Basin, Waragamba dam. How much do you know about the dam? We are also making a call out inviting all of our Streamwatch groups to celebrate World Water Day with us by sharing photos of their groups doing water testing and asking if any groups would like us to come and visit.