Mid Yarra River

Mid Yarra River, Templestowe : Launch date - 14 October 2019

Bottles Outcomes Total Distance travelled (Km) Number of days in waterway (D)
Bottle 1 Trapped in the Yarra 2.4 51
Bottle 2  Trapped in the Yarra 12.9 127
Bottle 3 Trapped in the Yarra 2.7 173
Bottle 4 Trapped in the Yarra 31.6 103
Bottle 5 Trapped in the Yarra 7.6 173

Mid Yarra River Summary

The litter trackers at the Yarra River, released at Westerfolds Park, were all trapped in the Yarra in riparian vegetation. This part of the Yarra winds through parkland. One tracker made it to the Yarra Bend Park travelling 31.6 km in total. It is likely that any litter that enters the Yarra near the launch point at Westerfolds Park is likely to remain in the water system for an indefinite time. 

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RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.