Media Event: Melbourne's Rivers Reap Rewards Of Rain

Rivers Reap Rewards of Rain

22 October 2009

What: Melbourne's rivers and creeks are enjoying the best breeding conditions for five years after the recent rain. Platypus, native fish and frog populations are expected to increase on the back of the highest spring flows since 2004.

Melbourne Water's General Manager of Waterways, Chris Chesterfield, will be talking about how animals such as platypus and native fish are expected to flourish on the back of the high flows.

One of Healesville Sanctuary's platypus keepers will have Ember the Platypus to present to media.

When: 11am

Where: Healesville Sanctuary, Badger Creek Road, Badger Creek (Melway: Map 278 F8)

* Media passes are available at administration*

Photo opportunities: Ember the Platypus, the platypus enclosure, a section of Badger Creek runs through the sanctuary.

Media contact: Nicolas McGay, (03) 9235 2278; 0438 981 836

SOURCE: Melbourne Water