Melbourne Water in partnership with the Amphibian Research Centre and Port Phillip and Westernport Waterwatch, is sponsoring a community-based frog monitoring program within greater Melbourne.
A step by step guide to participating in the Melbourne Water Frog Census.
Check out the results of the 2007 Spring frog census. See what species were found in your suburb and/or council!
The aims of the frog census program are to:
- Increase community knowledge of frogs found in the greater Melbourne area, and to teach identification skills to on-ground participants.
- Increase the understanding of where frogs are found
- Raise community awareness about the health of their local rivers, creeks and wetlands
The presence of a variety of frog species indicates that a river, creek or wetland is healthy and their continued existence is a very positive sign.
Frog Census Volunteers: 1137
Partners:
Amphibian Research Centre
Photographs courtesy of Peter Robertson, Wildlife Profiles
The Growling Grass frog (Litoria raniformis) has been chosen as the icon for the Melbourne frog-mapping program. 
It was chosen because it is an endangered species which is still found within the Melbourne region. More information about the Growling Grass frog can be found on the Victorian Frog Group website www.frogs.org.au.
If you would like to learn more about environmental pollutants, how they affect frogs, and what you can do to help, please click on this WWF thumbnail for more information. (2.2MB .pdf document).
