Welcome to Our Yarra - a website about the Yarra and its catchment.
The Yarra River has played a key role in the way Melbourne has developed and grown. Its catchment covers over 4000 square kilometres to the north and east of Melbourne, is home to about two million people, and supports industry and tourism.
This website has information on the condition of rivers and creeks in the Yarra catchment, and suggestions for ways you can help improve the health of your local waterway.
Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about this site.
The Lower Yarra Litter Strategy
The Lower Yarra Litter Strategy (LYLS) is a partnership between local and state government. Its aim is to reduce the amount of litter entering the Lower Yarra River and improve water quality in the Yarra catchment.
The approach taken by the LYLS is that of combining both state and local resources, knowledge and responsibilities. The strategy encourages an integrated regional approach to litter management.
Download the Government's Action Plan for the Yarra River
The Yarra River Action Plan outlines around $600 million to tackle stormwater pollution, leaking sewers, litter, and agricultural run-off. Download the Yarra River Action Plan (PDF 3677.4 kb). See also Strengthening the Management of the Yarra and Maribyrnong Rivers - a Background Report for Future Water Quality Management (PDF 5245 kb)