Publication (Media): 'Health of the river system' youth forum at Lake Cullulleraine
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| Publication Name: | 'Health of the river system' youth forum at Lake Cullulleraine |
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| Milligan, Ann (2004) 'Health of the river system' youth forum at Lake Cullulleraine - Mar 01 2004, CRCFE, Canberra - Media Release. |
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'Health of the river system' youth forum at Lake Cullulleraine
The banks of Lake Cullulleraine will be transformed into a hive of youthful enthusiasm from Thursday 1st to Sunday 4th of April 2004 by the 6th annual “Health of the River System” youth forum.
This forum is a joint venture between Rotary district 9520 and the CRC for Freshwater Ecology (through the Murray-Darling Freshwater Research Centre Lower Basin Laboratory, Mildura).
Max Robinson, the chairman of the organising committee said, “The forum aims to expose students to issues relating to river health, and demonstrate how river health impacts their lives. The forum also encourages students to think about solutions to some of the problems currently facing our rivers and wetlands”.
Students will participate in a number of activities revolved around the biology of fish, bugs and water plants. They will also examine the ways in which we use our water resources and investigate some of the human impacts on river ecology.
The forum isn’t all work; there will be plenty of opportunities for developing team building and leadership skills through the social and physical activities including canoeing and swimming.
The forum culminates in the students' presentations on “what river health means to them”. Prizes are awarded to the best presentations as well as to the students who demonstrate a high degree of enthusiasm, participation and academic ability.
Knowledge Broker at the Murray-Darling Freshwater Research Centre, Dr Michelle Bald, said “The program run by the Murray-Darling Freshwater Research Centre is unique in that it gives students direct contact to scientists and allows them to apply some of the techniques and skills that ecologists use to study our aquatic systems”.
Dr Bald also commented, “In previous years both organisers and the participants have been very impressed with the high standard of the presentations, which demonstrated a lot of imagination and the students' understanding of the issues”.
Most schools within the Rotary district have received information packs detailing how students can register for the forum. Student nominations are to be directed through the Rotary clubs. The due date for applications has been extended to the 11th March and students who wish to attend this forum should contact their school and/or local Rotary club ASAP. |
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