Welcome! The River Detectives team look forward to working with schools across Victoria to connect young people with nature and educate teachers /students about catchment and waterway health.  

The program aims to support you and your students explore your local waterway through citizen science and engaging cross-curricular activities.  It is FREE, FUN and FLEXIBLE, equipping students of all ages with the knowledge and skills to take positive action on real environmental issues in the local community.

Registrations are now open for the 2023 school year.  This is not a first-in, best-dressed system but please be aware there is a limit on the number of schools each region can support so don't delay.

As part of the program we provide:

* Support by a regional River Detectives coordinator
* A water quality monitoring kit for monthly testing and the loan of waterbug sampling equipment
* Professional development sessions to support teachers/facilitators
* The River Detectives website with a vast array of quality resources to inspire teaching and learning, specifically chosen for their relevance to the program  
* Login details to access an interactive portal to record and explore citizen science data
* Themed cross-curricular, multi-aged activity matrices on a range of water-themed topics
* Virtual learning sessions and invitations to special environmental education events

The program is offered in four Catchment Management Authorities regions and in Melbourne Water's area of operation.  

- Corangamite CMA
- North Central CMA
- North East CMA
- Wimmera CMA