Running until October 24, this year's theme, Caring for water and Country, aims to deepen the community's understanding of Australian first nations people's knowledge in protecting and sustaining water and lands for more than 65,000 years.

MidCoast Council infrastructure and engineering services director, Rob Scott, said it was a great opportunity to reflect on the stewardship the Biripi and Worimi people had demonstrated towards the region's natural water sources.

"These rivers and aquifers were vitally important to the traditional custodians of this land and they continue to sustain us today," Mr Scott said.

"It's a strong reminder to us all that if we look after our waterways and use water sustainably, nature will continue to provide for us."

While the pandemic has forced council to cancel its traditional Whizzy visits, there are still a number of initiatives planned for Water Week.

Activity packs have been sent out to preschools and primary schools, and a number of videos and social media posts will be shared throughout the course of the week, highlighting some of the great work that is being done to conserve water across the Mid Coast.

"There's also still time to complete our community water survey and go in the running to win one of five $100 ShopMidCoast gift cards," Mr Scott said.

"We've had a great response so far, but we're keen to hear from as many community members as possible about how they use and value water."

To complete the survey, visit https://haveyoursay.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/community-water-survey before Sunday, November 14.

For more information about National Water Week and to access a bunch of great water-related resources, visit http://www.awa.asn.au/AWA_MBRR/About_AWA/National_Water_Week.aspx

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