Education Sessions and Action Activities

There is a variety of education/activity sessions available to assist teachers to educate about water quality and catchment health.

Our friendly Waterwatch staff are available to discuss your requirements and it is possible to tailor sessions/activities for students from R - 12.

Please note:

• Due to seasonal variations/demands some sessions are not available at certain times of the year.
• Not all education sessions are available in every region.

Education Sessions

Catchments

What is a catchment and which one do you live in? Learn how catchments have changed over time and explore the stormwater pollutants that can enter out waterways. Find out what you can do to improve water quality.

Catchment Tours*

Discover the 'big picture'! Jump onto a bus and explore your catchment from top to bottom. Learn about changes in land use and differences in water flow in your local area. We will help you plan the day and will join you along the way.

* Transport will need to be organised by the participants.

Habitats

Learn about the many different types of water habitats. Why are they important and what makes them healthy or unhealthy. Discover the different habitat zones that occur along a watercourse and learn how to conduct a habitat survey.

Wetlands

Why are wetlands being built in SA? Join us in the classroom or out in the field to find out how your local wetlands improve water quality, and learn about the plants and animals that live in these areas.

* Should a tour of a wetland be required - transport will need to be arranged by the participants.

Coastal Environments

Discover how human actions in the catchment can impact on coastal environments. Find out why mangroves and seagrasses are important and why they are in trouble. Identify features of the coastline, discuss issues our coastal areas are facing and look at ways in which these issues can be addressed.

Aquatic Invertebrates

Learn how aquatic invertebrates are used as indicators of water health. Identify these creatures in the classroom or down at your local waterway. Use your skills to participate in Aquatic Snapshot Week.

Frogs

Learn about the amazing frogs of your local area and why they are bio-indicators. Listen to their unique calls and find out about the EPA Frog Census.

Fish

Learn about the anatomy and life cycle of your local fish. Learn how to identify native and introduced species and learn about the factors that threaten their survival.

Salinity

Learn about salinity in the River Murray - what is it, why is it a problem and how can the community better manage salinity for the future.

Groundwater

Uncover the mystery of groundwater. Discover how it travels and learn about groundwater pollutants. Find out what you can do to improve groundwater quality.

Action Activities

Water Monitoring (Freshwater environments)

Find a site and use a water testing kit to test the water and assess the health of your local waterway. We will train you in the use of the equipment so your class can participate in regular water monitoring.

Saltwatch (May)

Saltwatch is an environmental action program about an important land degradation issue - salinity. In South Australia there is increasing concern about salinity. Learn to monitor the salinity levels of your local waterway and help create a snapshot of our state's salinity issue.

Aquatic Snapshot (September)

Grab a net and monitor the aquatic health of sites across the state. Sample for aquatic critters and learn about their lifecycles, habitats and locomotion. The diversity of aquatic macroinvertebrates can tell us a lot about how healthy our waterways are.

Drain Stencilling

This program involves stencilling environmental messages in and around your local area and educating the community about stormwater issues.

Gutter Guardians (Autumn)

Find out why Autumn leaf fall is so bad for our watery environments. Sweep a street and help stop pollution entering the stormwater system. Collect, sort and weigh all the street materials you find to work out how much pollution you have saved from entering the stormwater system.

Estuarine Monitoring

Some of our watercourses are naturally tidal and saline. Learn more about our unique estuarine environments using specially developed estuarine monitoring equipment. We will train you in the use of the equipment so you can participate in regular water monitoring at these amazing sites.

If you are interested in receiving an education session you should contact our friendly Waterwatch staff to discuss your requirements.
 

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