Please review the website streamwatch.org.au and look at the map on this webpage please advise us the sites you like to join Streamwatch sampling at and we will forward your contact details to that group.
Streamwatch FAQs
Can I setup a new Streamwatch Group?
State the area of coverage that GSLN/ Streamwatch will maintain and refer groups outside that area the NSWWaterwatch website.
We have limited capacity to establish new Streamwatch groups. We recommend first trying to join a local group and then there would be the potential to add sites using existing resources.
If you are able to purchase equipment we can discuss providing training to your groups and have your data contribute to the Streamwatch database.
We will assess whether we are able to support groups who cannot purchase their own equipment on a case by case basis.
Can I buy a kit?
No. We put together kits through a number of suppliers.
Please search for water quality testing kits to find resources available.
Also have a look at the resources available on The NSW Waterwatch website.
How do I report pollution?
Call NSW Environment Protection Authority on the Pollution Line: 131 555
Have as much detail as you can about the location of the event available as you can.
There is very useful information on the NSW EPA website about the reporting of pollution events. Have as much detail as you can about the location of the event available as you can.
If you think the pollution is sewage, contact Sydney Water on 132 090.
Have as much detail as you can about the location of the event available as you can.
In all instances it useful to Contact your Local Council.
Have as much detail as you can about the location of the event available as you can.
How can I get involved in looking at waterbugs to check the health of creeks and streams?
The National Waterbug Blitz The National Waterbug Blitz is Australia’s first nationwide waterway monitoring event. PLease review their website for resources and download the The Waterbug app to get started
Can I see the Streamwatch data?
Streamwatch data collected in the period 1990-2018 has been uploaded to NSW Government’s
Sharing and Enabling Environmental Data (SEED) platform.
The data can be visualised spatially and graphically on this platform and downloaded.Visit the Streamwatch data on the SEED platform
