Science on the Shore - Parnka Point

The Department for Environment and Water is hosting a Science on the Shore (Citizen Science) event as part of the Healthy Coorong, Healthy Basin program. 

Join researchers from Adelaide University undertaking important research activities that will contribute to improving the health of the Coorong, including:

• Investigating the Coorong's mud and sediments

• Surveying native aquatic plants and algae

• Monitoring water quality and conditions

Location: Parnka Point, Coorong SA

Date: Wednesday 25 November

Time: 10am - 2:30pm

What to bring:

• Hat

• Sunscreen (we will also have sunscreen available)

• Long sleeves/pants

• Gumboots/waders (if you have them)

• Enclosed shoes (that you don't mind getting wet)

Agenda:

10am – Welcome and introduction to the day's activities, including an overview of the Healthy Coorong, Healthy Basin Ecological Restoration Project.

10:30am – Hands-on citizen science activities begin with two guided research stations.

12pm-12:30pm – Lunch break (catering provided)

1:15pm – Final guided research station.

1:50pm – Share findings and Q&A session with researchers and staff.