Update from Mark Secombe, Streamwatch Coordinator for South East Sydney Schools:
“As of March 2024, two schools in the South East Sydney Catchment have become part of Streamwatch – adopting an Alert Kit to monitor the health of local waterways.”
“Kamay Botany Bay Environmental Education Centre has embraced the Streamwatch Alert Kit. When they have relocated and their freshwater creek through the National Park has been reconfigured they will use the kit regularly.”
“The Kamay Bay Environmental Education Centre are embracing the new Alert Kit because it is quick and simple to use, combined with the fact that it has no concerning chemicals makes it the ideal piece of equipment for a teacher’s toolkit.”
“Blakehurst High School use the new Streamwatch Alert Kit in two locations weekly. It is very convenient and user friendly. Students are using the Alert Kit and measuring water quality as an alternative to sport.”
“The Alert Kit is grab and go, data is accurate and provides the foundational hands on experiential learning that is meaningful in the real world. I introduced the Blakehurst students to the Alert Kit and they were quickly up and running. I now attend and discuss environmental education topics including Human Impacts, Wetland Management, Ecosystem Dynamics, Features of Living things, Landscapes and Landforms, Plant and Animal Adaptations and more.”
About Streamwatch
Streamwatch is a citizen science water monitoring program, managed by Greater Sydney Landcare, that enables community groups to monitor the quality and health of local waterways. Get involved today!
