Flowing through the town centre, Traralgon Creek is a much loved waterway for many locals and home for native plants and wildlife including the elusive platypus.

West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is looking for WaterWatch volunteers to help us discover more about this creek that ultimately flows into the mighty Durt’Yowan (Latrobe River).

All it takes is an hour each month to test the water in Traralgon Creek (near the tennis courts) as a WaterWatch group volunteer. You don’t need any experience, we’ll provide all training and supplies.

Most importantly, you will be playing a part in the bigger picture of the health of Traralgon Creek. 

West GippyCMA is currently working on projects (in partnership with Latrobe City Council and community) along this urban waterway to help Platypus and other threatened species.

Some project work includes removing weeds, fencing and replanting the creek at some areas of the waterway to help with water quality. The WaterWatch data gathered will be used to monitor water quality before, during and after these works.

If you’re interested or have questions please email Tashm@wgcma.vic.gov.au by 14 December 2026.

WaterWatch and EstuaryWatch is a Victorian volunteer program dedicated to investigating and monitoring estuarine and freshwater ecosystems. With a history of 30 years, their mission is to engage communities, provide valuable data, and promote the sustainable management of these vital ecosystems. They mobilise volunteers to collect water quality data and monitor biodiversity across Victoria, contributing to the management of Victorian waterways.