What can you do to protect the Georges River?
When you are out and about, on or near our waterways, please report any incidents which could affect the health of the river or people using the river and its amenities.
When washing your car or boat, do it on your lawn so that detergents and wastewater don’t end up in our waterways.
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Register and participate in the NSW Container Deposit Scheme and recycle eligible cans and bottles. Reduce your use of plastic generally, but particularly near waterways.
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Report an incident or problem that could affect the health of the river or people using the river.
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Zero Litter in Georges River
Be a litter quitter and help us reach Zero Litter in Georges River!
Solutions to prevent litter pollution
Litter, particularly plastic, is a major contributor to pollution in the Georges River. Here's an overview of our Litter Prevention Strategy.
Be waste wise
When it rains, litter and pollutants on our streets gets washed into the river via stormwater drains.
Get The Site Right
A campaign targeting erosion and sediment control on building and construction sites and highlighting the impact of sediment laden runoff on our waterways.
#SeaToSource
#SeaToSource, a Conservation Volunteers Australia initiative, is helping to act on one of the world’s most solvable environmental issues – ocean litter.
Bushcare
Bushcare volunteers work to restore the natural environment in urban environments
Love Your Waterways
Everything we do in and around our homes, backyards, parks, schools, workplaces and public spaces affects the quality of water that runs off our streets, goes into the stormwater drains and ends up in our local waterways.
Reduce Your Rubbish
We all have a role to play in preventing litter pollution. Whether you’re out and about, at home, in the office, or at school, there are many ways you can reduce, reuse and recycle to live more sustainably and protect our environment.
Plastic-free living
The accumulation of plastic waste has reached alarming levels, contaminating our oceans, rivers, and land. It's time to take action and embrace a plastic-free life.
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Members
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.
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