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Donate to the ARRC

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"I founded the Australian River Restoration Centre (ARRC) in 2007, driven by a deep desire to empower myself and others to care for our rivers. This decision has brought no regrets, as ARRC is a purpose-driven organisation that draws together individuals who share my belief in the vital connection between river health and human well-being.

If you are reading this, chances are you share this passion for rivers and are considering how you might contribute to our mission. By donating, you enable us to undertake crucial projects that restore and revitalise our waterways, ensuring clean water supplies, preserving native wildlife habitats, and improving the quality of life for all Australians.

Every contribution, large or small, supports these critical ecosystems, and helps fund sustainable practices and educational initiatives that enhance our collective respect and understanding of natural resources. Thank you in advance for your support; it truly makes a significant difference."

- Dr Siwan Lovett, Founder & CEO

Why donate?

Despite an increasing global awareness of the climate crisis, only 2% of individual and foundation giving in Australia goes towards climate change mitigation (AEGN, 2024). This will need to scale rapidly to meet the urgency of the climate crisis.

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Often, the work of environmental charities is less ‘immediate’ (the impact takes time), less ‘visible’ (happening outside of major cities), and not viewed as directly ‘personal’ (it doesn’t impact me and my loved ones right now). However, the truth is that our water affects all life on earth - including us - and it is personal.

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The Australian River Restoration Centre works to protect and restore our rivers on-ground, while providing communities with resources to do the same – learn more about what we do.

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Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to help support the future of our rivers.

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  • ‍Donate $10 – Your $10 helps ARRC buy buckets, gloves and spades for riverbank planting that helps promote clean drinking water.
  • Donate $25 – Your $25 helps ARRC buy 5 native river-loving plants to provide habitat and refuge for platypus, frogs, fish and birds.
  • Donate $50 – Your $50 helps ARRC install fencing to manage domestic stock around waterways and improve water quality.
  • Donate $100 – Your $100 helps ARRC build ‘fish hotels’ and ‘cod condos’ to provide crucial habitat and resources for our fishy friends.
  • Donate $200 – Your $200 helps ARRC create climate refuges for fish and wildlife, like deep pools and shaded riverbanks.

We will keep you up to date with how your investment in the ARRC is used through our monthly newsletter.

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You can also donate via Direct Transfer:

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Westpac Bank
ARRC Public Fund
BSB: 032-730
Account: 198844

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If you donate by bank transfer, we won’t automatically receive your contact details. Please email us at enquiries@arrc.com.au with your name and amount donated so we can thank you and send your tax receipt.

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The ARRC is a registered charity reporting annually to the ACNC. Read about the ARRC’s operational arrangements here.

Our Impact

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Partnered with 600+ landholders to undertake on-ground restoration on their properties
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330+ km of waterways and 2000 hectares of land protected – further than the distance from Canberra to Sydney
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223,000+ trees planted – that’s more than 40 trees planted every single day over 15 years
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500 hectares of weeds managed
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Built erosion control structures across 50+ sites
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100+ educational field days and workshops held for landholders and community groups, from Cooma to Cairns
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1500+ volunteers, land managers, and community members engaged at in-person field days and workshops
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Developed 40+ practical waterway management resources to support property owners make a difference across Australia
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Each year run a campaign for World Rivers Day to #ShoutOutOurRivers, bringing attention to waterways across Australia.
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Successfully campaigned to stop the raising of the Warragamba dam wall
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With our Forgotten River campaign, we helped secure $50 million of Commonwealth funding to help restore the Upper Murrumbidgee River, designed to improve drinking water quality and security for the ACT, restore threatened biodiversity, and ensure First Nations values and knowledge are implemented in the river’s ongoing management

Not ready to donate? There are other ways to support the ARRC.

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