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  • Georges River pollution

    While plastic pollution is the most visible, most of the pollution enters through stormwater. Sewage leaks and overflows as well as mining activities also cause pollution. There are also a great variety of organic and inorganic contaminants polluting the river.

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  • Environmental Education

    New, free, online education resources for Year 1 and 2 primary school teachers. These resources are aligned to the Geography and Science curriculum.

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  • What is the state of the Georges River?

    Read Georges Riverkeeper's State of the Georges River 2020 for an overview of the ecological condition of the river.

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  • COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and recreational use of the Georges River

    To address any concerns you may have regarding Coronavirus and recreational use of the Georges River, please refer to the latest information and advice provided by NSW Health.

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  • What makes the river liveable?

    A liveable river is one where people, plants and animals thrive. It has clean water, rich biodiversity, safe and beautiful outdoor spaces, and recreational activities that everyone can enjoy. It helps to improve people’s health and wellbeing, brings economic benefits and boosts community spirit.

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Enjoy the river

Our river has many recreational opportunities for people to enjoy. Stroll down a bush pathway, picnic at a local park, cast your line in and sit back and relax or launch your boat from one of many boat ramps. Whether you are out on the water or riverside, please ensure that you dispose of any rubbish responsibly.

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Dispose of your waste correctly so it doesn’t end up in the river. Be the eyes and ears that help to protect the Georges River. If you come across something in the river that you think needs to be reported, here’s how to do it.

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Learn about the river

Quench your thirst for knowledge of the Georges River here by learning about the natural resources and management of waterways in the catchment, and about what Georges Riverkeeper are doing to help conserve, protect, and enhance the river.

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Georges Riverkeeper is committed to implementing best practice management to create a liveable urban Georges River.

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There are many different stakeholders and landowners in the Georges River Catchment who all have a responsibility to manage their land in a way that ensures there is a minimal impact on the river and its ecosystems.

Bayside council
Fairfield council
Liverpool Council
Canterbury Bankstown Council
Wollondilly Shire Council
Georges River Council
Campbelltown Council
Sutherland Shire Council

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Best practice environmental management for a liveable urban river.

Georges Riverkeeper acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the Georges River, the Kamegal, Bedigal, Cabrogal, Cannemegal, Gweagal and Norongerral people of the Eora, Dharug and Dharawal nations and we pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future.

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