Running from October 20 to 26, the week is packed with events that are fun, thought-provoking and designed to get people thinking about how they use water — and how they can use it better.
Goulburn Valley Water managing director Steve Capewell said Water Week was a powerful reminder of how essential water was to our daily lives, and how easy it was to take it for granted.
“We’ve created a program that offers something for everyone, whether you’re six or 96,” he said.
“And we hope people take the opportunity to get involved, learn something new and make water-saving habits stick.
“Everyone can do something to conserve water, from something as simple as limiting showers to four minutes, to choosing the right plants for your garden, it can all make a difference.”
Kicking off Water Week in the Goulburn Valley is the free Let’s Grow Waterwise Gardens event on Wednesday, October 22.
If you love your garden but hate a high-water bill, this one’s for you.
This evening of inspiration and practical advice will be held at Riverlinks Eastbank, Shepparton, from 7pm.
Landscape architect Louise Costa and Euroa Arboretum development manager Cathy Olive will share tips on creating beautiful, resilient gardens that thrive with less water.
Even if you can’t make it in person, the event will be livestreamed at gvwater.vic.gov.au/community/water-week/lets-grow
Water Night is Thursday, October 23, when participating households will be asked to make a five-hour commitment, from 5pm to 10pm, to turn off all non-essential taps.
The theme this year is ‘From Habit to Hero’ – because real change happens when good intentions become everyday actions.
There are great prizes up for grabs — both nationally and locally — for those who register.
Schools, sporting clubs, families and community groups are all encouraged to take part.
People can sign up for Water Night, or as a tap-guardian, a highly interactive program designed for the young, and young at heart, via gvwater.vic.gov.au/community/national-water-week
There is also an annual school competition, this year with a ‘Don’t flush it’ theme.
The region’s students are getting creative — and a little cheeky — with the ‘Don’t flush it’ toilet paper wrapper design competition.
Bold drawings and heartfelt messages that remind us to only flush pee, paper and poo adorn the wrappers, and several students will be recognised with prizes for sharing their thoughts on how to keep our sewers healthy and reliable.
National Water Week is a celebration of the water that sustains us — and a call to action to protect it.
Whether you’re planting a garden, switching off the tap, or cheering on your local school, Goulburn Valley Water invites you to be part of the movement.
