What can our waterways tell us about the future of our city?

Join Geography Victoria on a fascinating field trip through Melbourne’s urban waterways, travelling by bus to five sites along Merri Creek, Moonee Ponds Creek and the Maribyrnong River.

From the devastating 2022 Victorian floods to the challenges of pollution, urban development and climate change, discover how the way we design and manage our city shapes the health and resilience of its waterways.

Along the way, explore flood mitigation and restoration projects, investigate water quality and discover how geospatial technologies are helping scientists and planners understand risk and build more resilient communities.

• How is climate change likely to affect rainfall and flooding?
• Can our waterways be restored and protected?
• How can geography and geospatial science help us plan for the future?

Come and explore the changing story of Melbourne’s waterways—and discover what their future might look like.

Led by Adriana Abels (John Monash Science School), Dr James Driscoll (Monash University) and Professor Ian Rutherfurd (The University of Melbourne).

Explore the past. Understand the present. Help imagine the future.