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 very FLEXIBLE, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to take positive action on real environmental issues in their local community.

Registrations are now open for the 2022 school year but please be aware there is a limit on the number of schools we can currently support as part of the program 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
* A 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 water quality data
* Exclusive access to 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.  There are limited places in each of the following regions, so get in quick!

- Corangamite CMA
- North Central CMA
- North East CMA
- Melbourne Water
- Wimmera CMA

To find out more contact riverdetectives@nccma.vic.gov.au or visit the River Detectives website to explore all there is to offer or contact your regional coordinator:   www.riverdetectives.net.au 
Please note: Several tabs of the website require a login.  This will be provided if you are successful in your application.  

PLACES ARE LIMITED !   Applications close 15th Feb 2022