2021 CHIP Report released
The report is based on a record 1,779 water quality surveys, 181 water bug surveys and 219 riparian condition surveys conducted by over 200 volunteers.
News & Events
February Platypus Surveys
While late winter is considered the ideal time for spotting platypus, February also sees a spike in sightings as the young are leaving the burrows for the first time. Due to Platypus Month (August) being cut short in 2021 due to COVID-19, we now need volunteers for February surveys.
New Platy and Ratty Portal launched
Where have Platypus and Rakali been seen? Where were they found historically? Where are the gaps? You can now explore regional records of Platypus and Rakali (Water Rat) on our NEW ACT and Region Platy and Ratty Portal.
Autumn Leaves - Valuable resources, not a nuisance
Learn how leaves left to go down drains contribute to blue-green algal blooms in Canberra waterways and the solutions available that can be implemented to get the true value back from leaves.
CHIP Report in the news
Water testing volunteers praise latest catchment report data.