Australasia Riverprize – 2002

18 Feb Australasia Riverprize – 2002

Winner:  Merri Creek Management Committee | Merri Creek, Australia

For many years, Merri Creek was the backyard for industries, over-run by weeds, and the storm water that drained into it dumped rubbish and deposited contaminants. In the 1970s, local residents recognised its values and began to work for its rehabilitation. Watch video here

Finalists:

Derwent Estuary Program | Derwent River, Australia
Hunter Catchment Management Trust | Hunter River, Australia
Murray Wetlands Working Group | Murray Wetlands, Australia