FROGS are the focus for October across the state as citizen scientists are being called upon to lend a helping hand by entering population information into a Frog Census App developed by Melbourne Water.

Two citizen science programs, Estuary Watch and Water Watch, are joining forces with Catchment Management Authorities to monitor Victorian frog populations, with the help of passionate volunteers.

The team at Winton Wetlands is encouraging anyone interested in ecological restoration to get on board with the effort that’s being made during October to track what’s happening with frog populations in many locations.

Winton Wetland's Graeme Domm said October is going to be a great month for counting frogs around Victoria, especially Growling Grass Frogs.

“We’re particularly interested in tracking Growling Grass Frog populations, mindful of the fact that they are endangered, and in some locations like ours, had become locally extinct in recent decades,” he said.

“This is a fantastic citizen science opportunity that’s been created by two organisations that work to monitor the health of waterways across Victoria, Water Watch and Estuary Watch, who are working closely with Catchment Management Authorities and Melbourne Water.

“We’re encouraging anyone interested in taking part to download an app that’s been developed for the purpose.”

For more information on the frog census, visit https://www.melbournewater.com.au/education/citizen-science/frog-census.

For more information on Winton Wetland’s work with the Growling Grass Frog visit https://wintonwetlands.org.au/growling-grass-frogs/.