Who's who in the creek? Upper Oxley Creek

Join the Oxley Creek Catchment Association for this citizen science event to investigate the aquatic life of Oxley Creek. 

Our waterways are full of life that we rarely can see. Through the revolutionary eDNA method we can take a simple water sample to detect multiple species.

Environmental DNA (eDNA) is a groundbreaking method used in biodiversity research. It involves collecting water samples from various ecosystems and analyzing them for DNA fragments shed by organisms living in those environments. This DNA can come from skin, scales, feathers, fur, feces, or urine. The eDNA technique allows scientists to detect and identify a wide range of species present in an area. This method provides a non-invasive way to monitor biodiversity and ecosystem health, offering insights into the presence and distribution of species within Oxley Creek. 

Workshop Schedule

9:00 AM: Volunteer registration and Welcome to Country by Yerongpan
9:20 AM: Workshop presentation on eDNA and its impact on research
9:45 AM: eDNA sampling demonstration
10:00 AM: Volunteers head out to collect samples from assigned sites
11:00 AM: Gather for BBQ lunch and collect samples
11:30 AM: Event conclusion

Please wear, long sleeves and pants, hat and sunscreen and bring a water bottle. 

This event was made possible by a Logan City Council EnviroGrant - Environmental Surveys & Research 2023/2024