• Save Nature

    We monitor water quality in Gold Coast
    Gold Coast Waterwatch is involved in several strategic planning activities to enhance the health of the river, lakes and surroundings in this region.

  • Join Us

    To Protect the Waterways
    Our Efforts together can make a difference!

300+

Volunteers are working with us

Gold Coast Waterwatch is an excellent community that has dedicated volunteers. We spread awareness and make constant efforts to protect and improve the condition of the lakes, river and other water bodies in this region.
Water Monitoring
Flora and Fauna Surveys
Litter Management
Educate School and Community

 

What We Do

Gold Coast Waterwatch is a dedicated community that makes tireless efforts to
monitor, understand, look after and sustainably manage the condition of
waterways in this region. Water is the most precious natural asset, and we
should never forget that. Our community is basically a network of citizen
scientists that keep track of the condition of the local waterways. It includes the
creek, lake, pond, dam, wetland, estuary and lagoon.
Our members learn about the condition of the waterways through environmental
education. They participate in various projects and follow different methods to
protect, restore or rehabilitate the health of our lakes, ponds, etc.

RECENT Project

Our community members work on various Waterwatch projects simultaneously and try their level best to complete them in the best possible manner. These projects reveal some vital finding and spread awareness.
Common Wetland Plants
In our latest project, our community worked on the common wetland plants that are found in the Gold Coast region. These plants play a pivotal role in maintain the quality of the water in this area and minimise the level of pollution.
Litter Management
Humans are responsible for spreading litter everywhere, including the waterways. In this project, we have focused on how litter is making a negative impact on the waterways and how we can change that. It has spread awareness about litter management.
Gold Coast Waterways
In this project, we analysed all the major and minor waterways in Gold Coast and prepared a list. We also checked about the overall pollution level of the waterways and how they are making an impact on the human and animals depends on it.
Waterwatch Methods
In one of the recent projects, we have also focus on the latest methods that should be used for the Waterwatch. It will help you give more accurate and relevant results. We have shared our finding with other communities.
Join Us
We started this community a few years back, and since then, we have formed partnerships with other communities, government, and other institutions. It has helped us to sustainably address problems that affect the water quality and overall health of the Gold Coast waterways. If you would like to get involved in our group, we would be happy to welcome you to our Waterwatch program.

128 Events
54 Projects
315 Volunteers

Word from Founder

“We are so busy in our professionals and personal life that we do not care about nature. We have formed this community to monitor, protect and improve waterways, which is one of the most precious natural assets. Join Gold Coast Waterwatch to make a valuable contribution to nature.”

Steve Robinson


Our Approach

We follow a very professionals approach when it comes to Waterwatch. All follow all the modern method and equipment to test the quality of the water. We also train all our volunteers regarding the factors they need to consider while assessing the site. We also provide sufficient information about field safety, chemical safety, sample collection, sample preservation, storage and so on. We organised various events so that we can educate everyone about all the aspects of the Waterwatch in the Gold Coast region. Our community makes every possible effort to ensure that all the volunteers have the right knowledge and tools.
RECENT EVENTS
From time to time, we organise different types of event in order to spread awareness among the students, other communities and concerned people. Here is basic information about our most recent events.
Understanding the Waterwatch
We organised this event from time to time for the people who are interested in joining the Waterwatch programs. In this event, we explain the overall concept, the methods and programs include in it. We focus on the Waterwatch theoretically as well as practically.
Measuring Your Site
When it comes to water watch, assessing the site is the most important thing. In this event, our experts explained how to draw a bird’s eye view map, photopoints of your site worksheet, get topographic maps, aerial photographs, prepare a catchments worksheet and so on.
Identify Water Quality Problems
In this event, our experts gave vital information about the problems that diminish the overall quality of the waterways.
Testimonials
Here are some testimonials of our volunteers that will give you an idea about our community.

Adam Smith

“I am extremely happy to be a part of the Gold Coast Waterwatch. The community makes constant efforts to improve the condition of the waterways in this region.”

Michael Jones

“I have recently joined the community, but within a short span of time, I have participated in some important projects. Anyone who wants to make a contribution to preserve nature should join the community.”

Grace Wilson

“It is an excellent Waterwatch community where you can not only make a contribution for the nature but also learn several new things. The group has several experienced and qualified people who share their knowledge with other members.”

David Williams

“I have recently attended an event organised by the Gold Coast Waterwatch. They discussed about the issue regarding the waterways and how serious the problem. The community is doing an excellent job.”

Jane Taylor

“Gold Coast Waterwatch is doing an excellent job in improving the condition of waterways in this region. They not only making efforts to solve the issue, but also spreading awareness among the school students and other communities.”

We Focus On
We are one of the leading Waterwatch communities in the Gold Coast because we pay attention to the essential aspects of the waterways and the problems. We focus on:
The Aquatic Zone
We pay attention to understanding the aquatic zone. It includes gathering information about the wetland plants and their types, habitats, freshwater plant, animal, fish species, etc. It also includes the preparation of a chart of waterbird and examining all these factors in detail.
Human Impacts on Waterways
The use of catchment by humans has modified the environment. This has made an impact on the quality as well as the quantity of the flow of the water. We focus on the human impact on waterways and how it is affecting native vegetation, animal life and soils.
Water Bug Survey
Water bugs, also know as macroinvertebrates are small creatures that are visible with the naked eye. Different types of water bugs have different tolerances level to pollution, so they can indicate the overall health of the waterway. A healthy waterway has an extensive variety of water bugs.