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SUMMARY:Waterbugs & Water Quality - Coomera
DESCRIPTION:Waterbug and Water Quality Survey\n\n\n\nLearn how to  assess the health of our waterways by foraging for waterbugs!\n \nYou may not have noticed before\, but our rivers and creeks are home to hundreds of different species of waterbugs! Some of these 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. Collecting and identifying these waterbugs also happens to be a whole heap of fun!\n \nCome along to one of our surveys and learn how to collect a waterbug sample\, and how to sift through\, collect and identify dozens of different waterbugs. You will also learn how to score each bug on the pollution sensitivity scale to arrive at your overall water quality rating. We promise you\, you will be amazed at the quantity and the diversity of waterbugs that exist in our waterways!\n \nAlso\, seize the opportunity to use our state of the art water quality probe to record vital data regarding our local water composition! Water pH\, oxygen levels\, temperature and other parameters can have a huge impact on the quality of our waterways which the Water Quality program assesses through monthly readings. We also rely on our volunteers to record observational details that could effect waterbug numbers or the water quality reading such as current and recent weather conditions\, visible rubbish and pollution\, weeds\, site usage or disturbance\, and wildlife sightings.\n \n Coordinated by The Gold Coast Catchment Association and supported by the City of Gold Coast (Catchment Management Unit)\, the Water Quality Monitoring program is a collaborative effort between Gecko\, Coomera River Catchment Group\, Nerang River Keepers\, Austinville Landcare & Somerset College\n \nWe are heading out with the Coomera Crew! Location to be confirmed. 9-11am.\n \nWhat to bring\n \n*Gum boots/water shoes. No one will be permitted to enter the water without shoes due to safety concerns.\n \n*Sun protection: Natural non-polluting sunscreen\, wide-brimmed hat\, long sleeves\n \n*Towel\n \n*Lots of drinking water\n \n*Glasses/contact lenses\n \n*Pen/pencil\n \nPlease make sure to register to get all the updates on locations and times! This program is suitable for all age levels.\n \n\nWebsite: www.goldcoastcatchments.org/citizenscience\n \nEmail: info@watergum.org
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SUMMARY:Platypus Ponderings
DESCRIPTION:Lunch and cocktails by the river while learning about the elusive platypus\n\n\n\nLearn about local platypus populations while enjoying Saturday afternoon lunch and cocktails\, kids welcome! \nHave you every pondered about platypus populations in your local area? What do they eat? Where do they live? Do they really lay eggs and have venomous spurs? How can I see them? \nPlatypusWatch will be at the White House of Waterford on Saturday January 18th 4.00pm – 6.00pm to teach you everything you want to know about the mysterious platypus. Our PlatypusWatch coordinator is an expert in her field and has been monitoring local platypus populations for over 10 years. We have recently expanded our PlatypusWatch program into the Logan area and we’re excited to tell you all about our upcoming surveys in March 2020.Make an afternoon of it\, have a late lunch before grabbing a refreshing cocktail and meandering down to the Bali Hut for 4.00pm where you can learn all about your local platypus population\, report your own sightings and register your interest in attending our surveys all across the Gold Coast and now Logan too! \nWe will also have activities for the kiddies so feel free to bring them along to enjoy a lovely afternoon by the river\, learning about platypus.
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