It encourages participation by schools, land users, community groups, industry, local authorities and government in action to improve the water quality of catchments.
Water is our most valued renewable resource.
Changes in land management practices have affected water quality in some areas of Queensland. Waterwatch allows us to relate water quality to catchment management. For schools, Waterwatch is a program which integrates the local community and is practical science and social education at its best. For community groups, Waterwatch develops community awareness, generates useful information about the health of water bodies and assists the decision-making process within catchments. Waterwatch groups also play an important part in assisting local government and industry with water quality monitoring by forming strong and positive links with the community.