Campaigns
Data Centres in the West – Wait What?
MRWA is concerned about the the proliferation of data centres in the west because:
- Drinking water should not be used to cool data centres
- Recycled water is a better option – make tech giants pay
- The Maribyrnong Catchment is already missing 7 billion litres of flow
Concern for Groundwater Ecosystems
MRWA urges the following action on groundwater:
- Set Science-based limits on groundwater use
- Metre all bores with no exceptions
- Protect Deep Creek and other groundwater dependent systems
Planning Controls
The Maribyrnong River and Waterways Association has been involved in advocating for the health of the Maribyrnong River catchment and protecting it from further damage.
We have successfully lobbied for stronger planning controls to protect the river and surrounding areas.
Litter
In partnership with the Yarra Riverkeeper Association, we have strongly advocated reducing litter in the Yarra and Maribyrnong catchments. We have conducted various on-ground projects to reduce litter and increase awareness of the importance of keeping rivers clean. The Yarra and Maribyrnong Blitz was an initiative aimed at reducing litter and improving water quality in the Yarra River and its tributaries through the use of a boat-mounted vacuum system that collected thousands of kilograms of waste from our rivers. We have also been involved in several on-river community litter clean-up events and worked with local businesses to reduce single-use plastic waste and promote sustainable practices.
Through these initiatives and collaborations, the Maribyrnong River and Waterways Association has advocated for cleaner and healthier waterways.
The below reports illustrate the volume, distribution and composition of litter in both the Yarra and Maribyrnong Rivers.