Online Tools developed by the MWRPP
The Melbourne Water stream network: This tool provides an up-to-date and accurate spatial dataset of the flow paths and catchments of the streams, rivers, and estuaries of the Greater Melbourne Region. You can search the network by stream name, to find its tributaries and catchment boundary. Catchment boundary polygons of reaches of interest can be saved for use in GIS software. link to tool
Melbourne Water Macroinvertebrate Database: An open-access, searchable web interface for Melbourne Water’s large collection of macroinvertebrate assemblage records from streams of the Greater Melbourne region since 1993, integrated with the stream network. link to tool
LUMaR Calculator: This app allows you to upload your own macroinvertebrate data (from the Melbourne region) to calculate LUMaR score, a new indicator of stream condition, developed by Walsh and Webb (2013), that provides improved, consistent assessment of urban and forest-loss impacts across the Melbourne region. It is linked to an unofficial R package, melbstreambiota, which allows LUMaR calculation in R. link to tool
Biota data-entry form for the Melbourne Water Macroinvertebrate Database: A web-form for entering macroinvertebrate data by taxon name to retrieve correct names and taxon codes, and to format and download the data ready for import into the Melbourne Water macroinvertebrate database. link to tool
Environmental Benefit Calculator (for stormwater management): Get the most out of your rainwater tank or raingarden. Use this tool to find the optimal design for harvesting the water you need while providing the maximum protection for your local creek. Originally developed for the Little Stringybark Creek project, the tool has been updated with some new features, such as an option to select a rainfall pattern for your area. link to tool
Baseflow Estimator: This tool used to calculate baseflow targets for any sub-catchment in the Melbourne Water region. link to tool
