1. Catchment Health Program

Hornsby Shire’s waterways are vital to our environment, lifestyle, and community wellbeing. That’s why we’ve launched a revised Catchment Health Program - a proactive initiative that combines science, action, and community care to keep our creeks and rivers healthy. The program includes:

• A Sentinel Monitoring Program: We’ve set up 15 monitoring sites across the Shire to keep a close eye on water quality. These sites act like environmental “check-ups,” helping us detect changes early and respond quickly to any potential issues.
• A Bespoke Catchment Health Program: In five key sub-catchments, we’re preparing to roll out targeted management actions to reduce pollution and improve waterway health. These efforts will be guided by data from our monitoring program - so every decision is backed by science.

Curious about how your local creek is doing? Explore our Water Quality Data Dashboard to view the latest health grades and learn more about what’s happening in your area.