Parramatta River Catchment Group

The Parramatta River is a waterway in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and is the main tributary of Sydney Harbour. The River extends from Blacktown Creek in the west to the confluence of the Lane Cover River in the east.

The Parramatta River Catchment Group (PRCG) is a regional organisation of local councils, state agencies and community representatives whose aim is to work together to improve the health of the Parramatta River catchment.

Current news

Explore the Parramatta River on foot

The Parramatta River Brochures and Walking Maps have recently been completed and provide a detailed route along the Parramatta River foreshore as well as notes on places to eat, historical sites and other points of interest that can be viewed along the way. What better way to see some of Parramatta River’s hidden gems than to utilise these maps and explore the area on foot!  These maps can also be downloaded as ipad and iphone applications, making it even easier to get out and enjoy the beautiful foreshores of Sydney.

The Parramatta River maps are the last in a series covering the Sydney region and provide a continuous walking track from Pittwater in the north to Sutherland in the south and Parramatta. This was made possible thanks to a partnership project between the Sydney Coastal Councils Group, the Walking Volunteers, the Sharing Sydney Harbour Access Program as well as a broad range of other local, state and federal government agencies and authorities, including the Parramatta River Catchment Group.

Estuary Management Plan for the Parramatta River

A long term Plan is being developed for the Parramatta River estuary which will guide councils and other major land owners in collectively managing the health of this important and iconic waterway. Click here for more information.

“Growers for Greenspace” native plant propagation project

By the end of 2011, over 7,000 native seedlings had been propagated and  lovingly cared for in the balconies and backyards of residents in the Parramatta River catchment, and then planted by 355 volunteers at 10 strategic sites in the catchment. These biodiversity corridors will provide habitat for local wildlife as well as help reduce the impact of climate change. Click here to find out more about this unique project.