Games Clean up the river Curriculum based interactive recycling game for primary school school students, easy for teachers, fun for students, free. Marine Menace Students will learn and develop an understanding of marine debris, what it is, where it comes from and what they can do to combat the problem. Developed by Clean Up Australia. …
Conceptual diagrams are an effective tool to communicate complex messages in a simple and informative manner. A conceptual diagram uses symbols to show a comprehensive understanding of a system, processes and key features. Conceptual diagrams provide a communication interface as it can combine current science understanding with community priorities and environmental values; provide an easy-to-understand …
This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the waterways of south-east Queensland. It provides comprehensive summaries of the issues facing each catchment and waterway plus offers maps, conceptual models and facts such as population, land uses and local contacts. Call Healthy Waterways for an order form.
Waterway Litter Cycle Posters Litter and waterways, think about it? Waterways choke on litter Protect waterways from litter 2010 Waterway Litter Awareness Campaign We wouldn’t do this at home, so let’s not do it to our waterways Cigarette Butts Cigarette butts can take up to 12 months to break down in fresh water and up …
Research shows that connection with nature, in particular with waterways, is good for our physical, mental and social health. Healthy Waterways’ annual Connect to your Creek Week encourages the South East Queensland community to get outdoors and enjoy their local waterways. Through working with our members to host waterway events such as creek walks, canoe …
Whether you are an individual, land owner, community group, local business or major corporation, we all have a role to play in protecting and improving the health of our waterways. There a number of things you can do around your home or business and within your local community. Everyone has a role to play in …
Catchment Facts Total area: 1,523km2 Many of SEQ’s major rivers and creeks flow into Moreton Bay Area of all catchments discharging into Moreton Bay:22,000km2 Moreton Bay is enclosed on three sides but well flushed in the eastern and central zones The toxic cyanobacterium Lyngbya majuscula is a threat to the ecosystem health of Moreton Bay …
There are 14 major river catchments and many sub-catchments in South East Queensland. The largest is the Brisbane River catchment which flows directly into Moreton Bay. The combined catchment area of the creeks and rivers flowing into Moreton Bay is 21,220 km2. Moreton Bay is recognised as a international Ramsar wetlands site for its waterway …
Explore both the natural and urban water cycles with this interactive water cycle activity. See the natural process of water movement in the environment and examine the modern water use and reuse in urban and rural locations. Interactive tabs provide information that can be used to build learning about total water cycle management. Click here …
Litter is a serious pollution issue that affects our waterways, coastline and ocean – impacting on wildlife, human health and the marine environment. A community survey conducted by Healthy Waterways in March 2011 revealed most South East Queensland residents consider rubbish and litter as the most important factor that negatively impacts waterway health. In 2005, …
