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Waterbug Sampling – Coomera River

November 11, 2023 at 8:00 am - 10:00 am

Waterbugs

Learn how to assess the health of our waterways by foraging for waterbugs!

You may not have noticed before, but our rivers and creeks are home to hundreds of different species of waterbugs!

This activity is suitable for both children and adults, help us collect a sample and see which species we can find.

Some waterbugs are very sensitive to pollution and so through their presence or absence, we are able to determine whether a particular waterway is healthy or not.

The data collected is nationally recognised and is shared with our local councils to provide up to date information about the health of our waterways.

What to bring

*Gum boots/water shoes. No one will be permitted to enter the water without shoes due to safety concerns.

*Sun protection: Natural non-polluting sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat, long sleeves

*Towel

*Lots of drinking water

*Glasses/contact lenses

*Pen/pencil

Please make sure to register to get all the updates on locations and times! This program is suitable for all age levels.

Website: www.watergum.org

Email: [email protected]

Watergum’s Water Monitoring program is funded by City of Gold Coast

Details

Date:
November 11, 2023
Time:
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Website:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/waterbug-sampling-coomera-river-tickets-731549292627

Organiser

Watergum
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Venue

Riverstone Crossing Reserve
94 Riverstone Crossing, Maudsland, QLD 4210
Maudsland, 4210 AU
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