Bayside Council has cemented its environmental credentials by formally adopting the Our Backyard River campaign objectives at the Council Meeting on Wednesday 26 November 2025.
The Our Backyard River campaign is a key initiative of the Cooks River Alliance, a partnership of councils and community organisations working together to restore and celebrate the Cooks River Catchment.
Staff from Bayside Council played a fundamental role in the development and launch of the campaign in May 2025 that has changed the community’s perception of the river from a neglected urban waterway to a cherished backyard river.
Bayside Council continues to play a pivotal role in the health and stewardship of the Cooks River Catchment, including Wolli Creek and Muddy Creek, which flow directly into Botany Bay.
These waterways are vital ecological corridors that support native biodiversity, reduce urban heat, and provide important cultural and recreational spaces for local residents.
They also influence water quality in the Bay – an area of significant community, environmental, and economic value to Bayside residents.
Adoption of the Our Backyard River campaign strengthens Bayside Council’s leadership in catchment management, enhances eligibility for grant-funded works, and supports our shared vision for a cleaner, greener, and more climate-resilient Bayside community.
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