Stormwater runoff is widely recognised as a key threat to waterway health requiring stream morphology, environmental, biological and ecological expertise to recognise problems and develop solutions.

Stormwater has an important place to play in developing urban amenity. In the past drainage practices have diverted water from urban vegetation. Increasingly landscape architects and urban designers are recognising the potential for stormwater to support urban vegetation.

The key to sustainable urban design lies with careful land use planning to ensure environmental outcomes can be achieved. Integrated stormwater management in a supportive planning framework can provide water, support biodiversity and protect environmental assets.

Local Government is responsible for the majority of drainage assets in urban areas in Victoria and across their organisation has the diverse range of skills and expertise to deliver integrated stormwater solutions.

Stormwater Victoria draws its members from the following areas:

Becoming Involved

Stormwater Victoria welcomes input from interested and committed individuals. It is our experience that people interested in sustainability and improved stormwater management outcomes have a passion for change and a desire to be involved.

You can become involved with Stormwater Victoria in many different ways. By becoming a member you will receive notification of a range of events, including seminars throughout the year, awards dinner and our Annual General Meeting and show a level of commitment and support for stormwater management which will add weight to our voice as we advocate for changes to government and policy.

Attendance at events offers an opportunity to share experiences and knowledge with a diverse range of professionals and individuals. In today's busy world there are many challenges we need to meet and Stormwater Victoria is committed to providing a forum in which information can be freely exchanged between peers.

The Stormwater Victoria governing committee is elected at our Annual General Meeting and members can nominate to provide a leadership role in developing and strengthening the industry for the benefit of members. The committee plans the annual events calendar, provides guidance to Government panels and working groups developing Stormwater Policy and regularly undertakes advocacy for Policy change through formal submission to Government.

Stormwater Victoria governing committee welcomes volunteers who are interested in assisting with planning and running of events.

Finally you can support Stormwater Victoria by learning about the benefits of integrated stormwater management and spreading the word amongst networks of peers and friends. It is through a wider appreciation of the many benefits that true change can come about.