Natural wonders need protection. The Yarra Riverkeeper Association plays a fundamental role in keeping the Yarra well-managed and full of life. But we can’t do it without your help. As Melbourne’s population expands, we fight for a clean, safe space for now and the future. We tell its story, and carefully monitor the Yarra’s health and the activities that affect it. We also lobby and educate government, businesses, and individuals on why it must be conserved.
The Yarra River is one of Victoria’s greatest natural resources. This 242-kilometre lifeline flows from the pristine Great Dividing Range slopes through to Melbourne’s Port Phillip Bay. It supplies 70% of Melbourne’s piped water and is home to hundreds of widlife. The Yarra is a spiritual destination for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. Flora, fauna and the community depend on the Yarra. You can enjoy its natural beauty on foot, by bike or canoe, and simply go wherever its spectacular twists take you. Unfortunately, issues such as riverside development, unhealthy river flow, and pollution put the river in danger. With your support, we can keep your Yarra thriving.
Discover the YarraThe Yarra Riverkeeper Association is made for and by the community. We tackle important ecological risks that could have a devastating impact on the Yarra – and the countless people, animals and plants who depend on it. Access to nature has never been more important for a healthy mind and body. However, it’s rapidly becoming polluted and uninhabitable. With your support, we can ensure the Yarra stays healthy, protected, and loved.
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We proactively research the sources and flows of litter, as well as litter management activities.
Through ecological restoration and community assistance, YRKA aims to bring our native species back.
We work closely with the state government and community to raise awareness and for critical support.
We believe it is important that people are able to learn about the Yarra, in all of its complexity.
Help us to build, share and generate better knowledge of the Yarra Catchment and it's wildlife.
Help secure the Yarra rivers future and make a real difference through the Yarra Riverkeeper Association.
Join us in working on the Yarra Strategic Plan and the refresh of the Healthy Waterways Strategy for the Yarra.
As the deadline nears for the delivery of the government’s commitment on making the Yarra River Planning Controls
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We are incredibly humbled to be a finalist for the Premiers Sustainability Awards in the Environmental Protection Category.
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