Get involved - how can you make a difference?

Get involved in your home

From turning the tap off while brushing your teeth, to being careful about what goes down the drain, there are many ways you can use water wisely around your home.

Sydney Water also offers programs to help households use water efficiently.

Find out more about using water wisely in homes.

Get involved around your home and in your garden

There are many ways you can use water wisely outdoors and in your garden. Sydney Water offers several programs to help you use water more efficiently.

Find out more about using water wisely outdoors.

Get involved at school

You can help your school reduce water use, save money and manage water resources efficiently.

Learn how to do a stormwater audit (PDF - 138KB) to improve the stormwater that flows from your school to local waterways and find out more about strategies for a water efficient school.

Get involved in the community to help local waterways

Streamwatch

Sydney Water's Streamwatch Program involves schools and community groups monitoring their local waterways and taking action to improve water quality.

Water in a box

Water quality testing equipment is available on loan through the Sydney Water and Australian Museum's 'Water box'. The box is part of the Museum in a Box® Program.

This program is suitable for primary schools to do water quality testing without a long term commitment.

Clean Up Australia Day

Every year thousands of Australians help clean up their environment on Clean Up Australia Day. Local waterways are often a focus for this special day.

Landcare and Bushcare

Landcare and Bushcare volunteer groups care for local parks, bushland, creeks, rivers and beaches.

Local councils

Many local councils run environmental centres and special environmental programs for schools.

Find out more by contacting your local council.

Catchment Management Authorities (CMA)

CMAs' community programs offer a range of activities that give communities an opportunity to help improve their local environment.

OzGREEN

OzGREEN is a not-for-profit organisation that runs sustainability learning and leadership programs for students.