October 2020
Waterbugs & Water Quality – Coomera
Waterbug and Water Quality Survey 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! 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…
Find out more »Seagrass Survey – South Stradbroke Island Site 2
Seagrass Survey - South Strabroke Island Seagrass is an important ecosystem engineer providing food and habitat for a diverse array of marine organisms, including turtles, dugongs and seahorses. Globally, seagrass is disappearing at an alarming rate and it is vital that we monitor its condition here on the Gold Coast! Watergum Seagrass is an established citizen science program in partnership with the City of Gold Coast, following globally standardised Seagrass-Watch scientific monitoring techniques. Have fun, meet new people and improve…
Find out more »Waterbugs and Water Quality – Currumbin
Water Quality Testing 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! 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…
Find out more »Waterbugs & Water Quality – Austinville
Waterbug and Water Quality Survey 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! 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…
Find out more »Waterbugs and Water Quality – Tallebudgera
Water Quality Testing 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! 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…
Find out more »Waterbugs and Water Quality – Cedar Creek
Water Quality Testing 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! 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…
Find out more »December 2020
Springbrook BioBlitz 2020
Wildlife surveys on your doorstep! We are very excited to announce our second Gold Coast Bioblitz! This is an opportunity for experienced and amateur nature lovers to spend a few hours with an expert and look for the wonderful wildlife in the biodiversity hot spot that is Springbrook on December 4th, 5th and 6th.If you have an interest in the hinterland and its fascinating plants and creatures, this is the event for you. Spend the weekend in Springbrook with the…
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