Explore the River Detectives website and WaterWatch data portal with statewide WaterWatch facilitator Justine Holmes to learn how to retrieve, interpret, compare and share the waterway data you collect along with data collected by the network of River Detectives schools and WaterWatch volunteers across the state.
Waterbug lifecycle posters
These gorgeous lifecycle illustrations have been drawn by Kahlea Spiby, a 19yr old Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung woman living on Yorta Yorta Country. Kahlea has a background in Conservation and Ecosystem Management and was engaged by the River Detectives program after participating in a Youth Takeover program. Many waterbugs spend part of their life in the […]
Waterbug ID sheet with larvae/adult comparison
This resource is an ‘oldie but a goodie’ – useful because it shows a comparison between the nymph/larvae and adult forms of stonefly, mayfly, dragonfly, damselfly and caddisfly. Add it to your waterbug ID resources !
Of Dragons and Damsels articles
Wombat Forestcare have published two excellent articles over several editions showcasing dragonflies and damselflies with some great information and gorgeous images. Part 1 Dragonflies: March 2023 edition, pages 4-6 Part 2 Damselflies: June 2023 edition, pages 3-5
Tullaroop Catchment Project River Health Snapshot
Gauge the health of waterways in the Tullaroop Catchment project area using this compilation of water quality and water bug data collected by citizen-scientists.
Caring For The Campaspe Project River Health Snapshot 2021
Gauge the health of waterways in the Campaspe River using this compilation of water quality and water bug data collected by citizen-scientists.
Deans Marsh PS River Detectives Story
Deans Marsh PS is an active River Detectives school in the Corangamite CMA region embedding the program into the curriculum, into their school’s broader sustainability initiatives and connecting with their community. Watch the video to hear their highlights or read the full story here !
Bridgewater PS River Detectives Story
Bridgewater PS is a small school in the North Central CMA region achieving great things with their innovative Outdoor Classroom program where River Detectives takes a lead role. Watch the video to hear their inspiring highlights or read the full story here !
Bendigo Creek Citizen Science Project River Health Snapshots
Gauge the health of the Bendigo Creek using this compilation of water quality and water bug data collected by citizen-scientists. To view and compare the 2021 report click here
Healthy Coliban Catchment Project River Health Snapshots
Gauge the health of waterways in the Healthy Coliban Catchment project area using this compilation of water quality and water bug data collected by citizen-scientists. You can also view and compare the 2022 or 2021 reports.
