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Supporting river and floodplain communities to share knowledge, build understanding,
and take part in conversations about water and river management
Mission of the project
Mission of the project
The River Communities Project supports people living along rivers and floodplains to share and use their own knowledge, data, and experience to take part in how water is managed. By working with farmers, local communities, and Traditional Owners, the project helps connect local knowledge with science to improve river monitoring and support future water planning.
The River Communities project team at the La Trobe Albury-Wodonga campus
Riverfront Farmers
Riverfront Farmers
We are working with landholders along the river to understand how they use water and how different river flows affect their land. Through interviews, site visits, and workshops, we will explore ways to monitor river conditions together.
Catchment Communities
Catchment Communities
This part of the project looks at how people in local towns and regions connect with their rivers. We are gathering stories and experiences from those involved in things like citizen science, flood response, and local environmental work.
Traditional Owners
Traditional Owners
We are working with Traditional Owners to understand cultural connections to rivers and floodplains. A case study at Ryan’s Lagoon will explore how water management has affected access and cultural practices, and how this knowledge can guide future monitoring.
Community Monitoring Tools
Community Monitoring Tools
This part of the project brings everything together to co-design simple tools for community-led river monitoring. The aim is to make it easier for communities to track river health and, in the future, have a stronger voice in water decisions.
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