Join Us in Protecting Walumeda Wetland and Your Local Creek!

Our local creeks, including those in West Pennant Hills, are under increasing pressure from stormwater runoff and pollution. As a result, they are not as healthy as they could be - but together, we can change that!

If you are a resident living within the Walumeda Wetland catchment area (see map), we invite you to complete our survey and be part of an important initiative to improve the health of our waterways.

Protecting these waterways is a shared responsibility - one that starts with local action.

Why Does This Matter?

This catchment, largely located within West Pennant Hills, has been identified as a high priority area due to its environmental significance and its role as the headwaters of a major creekline in the Bushland Shire. Living here means being part of a unique and important catchment community.

Your voice matters! By getting involved, you'll help protect and restore the health of our local creeks, ensuring they flourish for future generations.

We want to hear from you!

Please only fill out this survey if you live within the Walumeda Wetland catchment area (see map).

Get to Know Your Local Creek Catchment!

  • What is Walumeda Wetland?

    Walumeda Wetland is a constructed wetland located just upstream of Boundary Road in West Pennant Hills (between New Farm Rd & Lee Rd). It plays a vital role in filtering stormwater runoff from the surrounding catchment area, improving water quality in the local creek, supporting wildlife and helping to reduce flooding.

  • What is a catchment area?

    A catchment area is the land area where water collects and drains to a common point – such as a dam, wetland, creek or river. Catchments are usually surrounded by ridgetops, hills or mountains that direct water flow. The health of a catchment directly impacts the quality of water in its connected waterways.

  • What is Stormwater?

    Stormwater is rainwater runoff that flows over surfaces like roofs, roads, footpaths, parks, and bushland. It can pick up pollutants such as litter, leaves, chemicals, and sediment, harming local waterways if not managed. The stormwater drainage system channels stormwater to local creeks to prevent flooding. It's crucial to stop pollutants at the source before they enter stormwater drains and creeks. End-of-pipe wetlands and pollutant traps help but are only part of the solution.