Muddy banks, microscopes and macroinvertebrates
Macroinvertebrate sampling is a core part of Georges Riverkeeper’s water quality monitoring and River Health Report Card program.
Georges Riverkeeper's impact in 2024/25
We’re proud of what we accomplished in 2024/25. Take a look at Georges Riverkeeper’s highlights and achievements in our Annual Report.
Helping our Ospreys: A new nesting platform at Lime Kiln Bay
If you've spent time along the Georges River near Lugarno, you might have been lucky enough to spot a pair of Ospreys gliding over the water or perched high up with a fish in their talons.
Turn your small change into big change
'Change for the Georges River' is our fundraising campaign inviting everyone to help protect one of Sydney’s most important waterways, one container at a time.
Creating a cleaner future for the Georges River: our Litter Prevention Roadmap
Building on the progress made with the 2023 Litter Prevention Strategy for the Georges River catchment, the Georges Riverkeeper Litter Prevention Roadmap will guide the development of future projects.
Restoring riparian zones for a healthier catchment
Riparian areas, the areas between land and water, play a crucial role in maintaining the health of our rivers.
Fighting the tide of litter
Littering might seem like a small, careless act, but its impact is anything but minor.
Georges Riverkeeper highlights and achievements FY 2023/24
Let's explore the key moments and accomplishments that shaped Georges Riverkeeper's efforts during the 2023-2024 financial year.
Georges Riverkeeper highlights and achievements FY 2022/23
An overview of our performance and accomplishments during the past financial year.
$10,000 Sydney Water grant project focuses on community and wetlands
Sydney Water grant helps fund new project for Riverwood Wetlands.
Litter Prevention Strategy development
Georges Riverkeeper has been successful in obtaining a $60,000 Litter Prevention Grant to develop the Georges River Catchment Litter Prevention Strategy.
Improving the Health of the Georges River: Zero Litter in Georges River
Georges Riverkeeper is the recipient of a $700,000 Environment Restoration Fund program grant from the Australian Government to help reduce litter flowing to the Georges River waterways via stormwater.
Collaborations with students and researchers
An important ingredient in helping Georges Riverkeeper to achieve our aim of "best practice management for a liveable urban river" is collaboration with researchers.
Prospect Creek Balloon Vine Blitz and Habitat Enhancement Project
Removing invasive vines and planting natives along Prospect Creek to improve fish habitat.
Georges River Estuary Coastal Management Program
We are developing a plan to help us proactively manage the risk of coastal hazards, both now and into the future (to 2100). The Georges River Estuary CMP will enable councils to be better prepared to reduce the impacts of coastal hazards on communities, the environment, infrastructure, and services.
