Catchments need to be protected to maintain water quality, biodiversity and general ecosystem health. Pollution, soil erosion and the spread of weeds, can adversely affect the quality of water and the environment at the bottom of the catchment.

How we are protecting the catchments

Catchment Connections
A three year project which aims to improve the water quality of local creeks, preserve and enhance remnant bushland areas, improve local biodiversity and increase community involvement in Bushcare activities.

Parramatta River Catchment Group (PRCG)
Aims to improve the health of the Parramatta River catchment by undertaking regional initiatives that address various issues such as stormwater pollution, estuary health and the protection of biodiversity corridors. PRCG is a regional organisation of local councils, state government agencies and community representatives. Members include staff and councillor representatives from City of Ryde, Ashfield, Auburn, Bankstown, Blacktown, Canada Bay, Holroyd, Hunters Hill, Leichhardt, Parramatta and Strathfield Councils, as well as Sydney Water and other state government agencies and authorities.

Eastwood Canal Waste Wise Project
This project was funded under the State Government’s Our Environment – It’s a Living Thing program. Its aim was to improve the waste management practices, targeting waste and stormwater pollution around the Eastwood Commercial Area.