2025 CHIP Report and CHIP Report cards released
The report is based on 1677 water quality surveys, 156 water bug surveys and 179 riparian condition surveys conducted by over 150 volunteers.
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2025 Platypus Month Report
Since Platypus Month began in 2014, it has grown from strength to strength. Platypus Month 2025 saw us conduct 34 surveys, split evenly between dawn and dusk, at eight sites across the region.
Platypus Month is back for 2026
Did you know that August is a great time to see platypus in the ACT region? Waterwatch will be running free guided Platypus walks throughout the month. Group surveys will also be occuring all month and we are looking for volunteers to help monitor these marvelous monotres. Register for a walk or volunteer for a survey now!
2024 CHIP Report and CHIP Report cards released
The report is based on a record 1,946 water quality surveys, 189 water bug surveys and 132 riparian condition surveys conducted by over 200 volunteers.
Have you met this clever creature?
Rakali are a cute and clever native animal found anywhere with a permanent water body. Waterwatch encourages everyone to head down to their local waterway any time of year and report their sightings.
See where other people have spotted these creatures in our region.
Image credit: Alison Milton