Frequently Asked Questions
RiverSmart homes
Don't think that just because you live in a town or city you don't have a river 'footprint'. Follow this link for answers to your questions
Urban Australia has a role to play in fixing the problems with our rivers - become a RiverSmart home today. See the link below.
How much water does a bath need compared to a shower, or a water saving shower head ? How much water does a leaking tap lose ?
Native shrubs, drip irrigation and mulch - all help save water in your garden where the typical household uses around 40% of their water. The bonus is you'll get more native birds around your garden.
River reach rehabilitation
Willows, carp, pollution, weirs and dams - what's the problem with all these things ? Follow this link for answers to your questions
Macquarie River at Wellington (above) -
now with willows removed,
contrasted with the overgrown Molonglo River
near Canberra (below).
The river can just be seen through the
willows and blackberries (green circle)
