Waterbug who, what, where and why fact sheets

Upper Murrumbidgee WaterWatch have created four fantastic waterbug factsheets packed with colourful illustrations and information; Who are the waterbugs? What does a platypus eat? Where are the waterbugs? Why are waterbugs so important? The above and other factsheets can be found by clicking on the heading for this listing.    

Delving Into The Data webinar

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

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  !