First Friends of Dandenong Creek

The First Friends of Dandenong Creek

The First Friends of Dandenong Creek (FFDC) was formed in May 1999 by a group of residents concerned about the state and development of the middle reaches of Dandenong Creek and surrounds between Bayswater Rd in Bayswater and Boronia Rd in Wantirna/Vermont in Melbourne's outer east.

Working with Melbourne Water, Knox and Maroondah Councils, the EPA and the Port Philip and Westernport Catchment Management Authority, the overall aim of the group is to return Dandenong Creek to its original condition as far as possible.

Aims of the FFDC:

Improve the quality of the water
Reduce litter - Control weeds
Re-establish indigenous flora and fauna in appropriate areas
Improve recreational facilities and safety along the corridor
Encourage local community participation in our activities
Foster an appreciation of the corridor’s history and environmental significance

Activities

Tree planting, weed control and pollution reduction
National Tree Day plantings and activities
Collect Frog Census data
Report pollution incidents and safety hazards to relevant authorities.
Maintain notice boards along the creek.

The First Friends of Dandenong Creek always have several projects going on! Please visit their website to keep up to date with what they are doing and to find out how you can help!

Please check out our Calendar to find our where the FFDC are working next!