Although the process began in the later part of 1998, the first public event was the Styx River Happening in March 1999 which attracted some 4,000 attendees. This event was followed up with various community workshops and focus groups. These in turn lead to the formation of the group Guardians of the Styx. The Guardians of the Styx became an Incorporated Society under the Charitable Trusts Act 1957 on 27 April 2000. Within the Guardians of the Styx a sub-group has formed to research the history of the river and surrounding area.
Membership is open to any person within the community who concurs with the aims of the group.
The Parks and Waterways Unit publishes the Styx Newsletter two or three times a year. Contents include a report from the Chair of the Guardians of the Styx along with articles of interest, or issues regarding the Styx River and its environs. This publication is widely distributed throughout the Catchment area and is also available at Service Centres and Libraries throughout the city. If you would like to receive the Styx newsletter contact the Editor, details above.