Let’s celebrate the health of our waterways

Published on 14 November 2024

Join MidCoast Council for an exciting and educational day out, as we dive deep into the health of our local waterways.

The event will be held on the banks of the Lansdowne River at Coopernook Foreshore Reserve on Saturday 7 December from 9am.

MidCoast waterways are highly valued for recreation, oyster farming, fishing and nature. Come along to be the first to get the latest health check results.

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water will be revealing the latest findings - how they’ve changed over the past year and how they compare to other estuaries across NSW.

Understanding our estuarine environments is vitally important for waterway health in order to help us work out how to best manage them.  Dr Bradley Henderson from the University of NSW will take us on a journey through his cutting-edge research on the Manning River, exploring the intriguing world of mangrove ecosystems: where they thrive, and the unique environmental factors that make these coastal forests so important.

Following the presentations, it’s your turn to become the scientist!

“You will be able to be part of the science as we undertake water quality monitoring and eDNA sampling in the Lansdowne River.” said Manager Natural Systems, Gerard Tuckerman.

Bookings are required and spaces are limited. Book at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/celebrating-the-science-waterway-and-catchment-report-card-2024-tickets-1079854787739?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

The full Waterways and Catchment Report Card for 2024 will be available on Monday 9 December at midcoast.nsw.gov.au/reportcard. 

A free breakfast will be served to fuel your adventure, and this event is recommended for children aged 6 and up.

The Report Card is funded by MidCoast Council and supported by the New South Wales Government through its Coast and Estuary Program and Department of Planning and Environment.