Western Melbourne Catchments Network is not one group but an amalgamation of past groups and a network of groups concerned about our natural environment.

WMCN is a not-for-profit association for individuals, groups and agencies that share an environmental vision for the wider Werribee catchment.  WMCN:

  • unites, strengthens and resources people, groups and agencies,
  • advocates for the protection, management and enhancement of natural heritage,
  • gathers resources for the implementation of the vision across the catchment.
  • is well resourced, well-researched, well-connected and speaks fearlessly to promote the shared vision of its members.

Werribee Waterways Management Committee engaged Tony Faithfull to review and report on the organisation, leading to a revised Strategic Management Plan.

December

At the AGM the group acknowledges Tony's report and recommendations, one of which is to change its name to Western Melbourne Catchments Network.

February

Werribee River Association and staff from Melboure Open Range Zoo called a meeting to discuss setting up a body to improve management of the Werribee Catchment (38 people attended)

May

 Werribee Coordination Strategy Working Group's first monthly meeting

September

RiverRun, an active environmental group setup in Bacchus Marsh in 1998, is in need of new leadership to continue its tours, grant applications, partnerships with local government for mapping and on ground works.

October

Werribee Waterways Management Committee is formed throught the amalgamation of RiverRun and the Werribee Coordiantion Strategy Working Group.