Rain to River: Improving Stormwater Quality

Join Stormwater Victoria for an engaging presentation, guided tour and Q&A exploring how stormwater travels through our cities and why improving its quality is essential for a healthy Birrarung.

During this 60-minute session, passionate stormwater professionals—including engineers, landscape specialists, policy makers and researchers—will explore:

• How the urban water cycle connects our communities to the Birrarung.

• Why stormwater quality is so important for healthy rivers and waterways.

• Innovative stormwater treatment projects within the Birrarung catchment.

• Real-world examples of raingardens, rainwater harvesting and constructed wetlands at the University of Melbourne's Burnley Campus.

• Simple actions you can take at home and in your community to improve stormwater quality.

The session concludes with an opportunity to ask questions and chat with Stormwater Victoria's volunteer experts.

Participants are encouraged to bring a picnic blanket or camp chair and enjoy this relaxed outdoor learning experience.

This event is proudly hosted by Stormwater Victoria. To learn more about their work, visit https://www.stormwatervictoria.com.au/

• Most Riverfest events are free, and many have limited places with long waitlists. Please only book if you're confident you can attend, so others don't miss out. Bookings are limited to 2 tickets for smaller events and 4 tickets for larger events.
  

• Can't make it? Please cancel your ticket by opening your Humanitix confirmation email and selecting 'Manage Order'. Your place will then be released to someone on the waitlist. If you need assistance, contact us by email: riverfest@yarrariver.org.au
  

• Events will proceed unless severe weather or other unforeseen circumstances require a change. If this happens, registered participants will be notified by email.

We welcome people of all abilities. If you have any accessibility requirements or need assistance to participate, please contact us before the event so we can discuss how we can support your attendance.

Celebrate the Yarra, Birrarung at one of 70+ events hosted over three weeks from 27 September to 18 October. Whether you enjoy riverside walks, cleanups, creative workshops, wildlife spotting or paddling adventures, there's something for everyone at Riverfest. Riverfest is presented by Yarra Riverkeeper Association with thanks to our partners Burndap Birrarung burndap umarkoo collaboration and Water4Good. Check out the full Riverfest program here.

Yarra Riverkeeper Association acknowledges that the lands and waterways of the Yarra, Birrarung catchment, are the unceded territories of the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung and Bunurong Boonwurrung peoples. We pay respect to Traditional Owners, who have, and continue, to care for Country. We acknowledge that the river now called Yarra has always been known as the Birrarung by its custodians.