Shoalhaven Riverwatch goal is to:
Improve the health of the Shoalhaven River by working in partnership with Government and the Community.​

What is Shoalhaven Riverwatch?
(Click here for our Brochure)​

Shoalhaven Riverwatch is a group of people who care about the health and management of the Shoalhaven River.  Members of Riverwatch come from a variety of backgrounds and interests. 
​This variety allows Riverwatch to undertaken bank restoration work as well as working with Governments to improve the management of our river system.

Working Bee Photos

Next Working Bee:

Picture









When:   Late November 2024. Details will be posted.
Where:   Greenwell Point
Lunch:    Provided
Activity:  
Equipment:   Please come equipped for outdoor work, including:
  • Sturdy enclosed footwear (which may get wet), Hat, Long sleeves and trousers,
  • Sunscreen, water bottle and Work gloves.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
​For working bee information please email:  
[email protected]
For events please see our  Calendar.
​If you would like to be a Riverwatch volunteer, or just like more information about Riverwatch in the Shoalhaven, please complete the form on our Contact Us webpage.
Generally our half day working bees are held on the Shoalhaven River on a weekday and include planting mangroves, fencing, weeding followed by a BBQ. 
​This social aspect is an important part of our working bees and brings together people from all walks of life.

Founder of Shoalhaven Riverwatch
​The late Charlie Weir 

Charlie was the founder of Shoalhaven Riverwatch after becoming involved in a NSW Fisheries mangrove planting program in 1996.  Since then Charlie undertook considerable bank restoration work on the Shoalhaven River with the support of many Riverwatch volunteers. Charlie passed away on 14th May 2021.

​Charlie's drive and passion has been an inspiration to so many Riverwatch and Shoalhaven Landcare volunteers.

Interpretive Sign, Bolong Fishing Platform

The installation of a Interpretive Signage at the Bolong Fishing Platform was completed this year.
Riverwatch would like to thank Shoalhaven City Council for the design and funding of the sign.

​The sign was officially unveiled by the Mayor, Amanda Findley.

Blue Carbon &
​Value of Mangroves

Have you heard of Blue Carbon and the carbon capture value of mangroves? 
Blue Carbon is carbon [dioxide] that is captured and stored by the oceans.
Mangroves reserves are said to store up to 50 times more carbon than their terrestrial counterparts and stores the carbon for millions of years, rather than simply for the lifespan of trees.

Also check out our Publication Page on more articles and our Education Page.

NSW Rivers & Dams Information

Links to the following sites with useful information:
Shoalhaven Water
South Coast Rainfall and River Conditions.
Greater Sydney Dam Levels.
Greater Sydney Environmental Flows.
NSW Dam & River Levels Website.
Water NSW Real Time Data Website.
SCA Water Licences & Approvals Package 2012.
Australian Bureau of Meteorology Water Information Website.
Australian Bureau of Meteorology NSW Rain & River Data.
Shoalhaven Estuary Characteristics Website.
Water Sharing Plan for the Greater Metropolitan Region Unregulated River Water Sources 2011

Our Sponsors

​All care is taken to ensure the information on our website is accurate.
​Please email Riverwatch at [email protected] if there are any issues, corrections or omissions from this website.