A report card which measures the health of waterways throughout the Mid Coast region will this year be livestreamed, due to the on-going coronavirus pandemic.
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The release of the annual Waterways and Catchment report card, also will be held in conjunction with Share the Science events.
Healthy waterways and catchments ensure local towns and communities continue to thrive.
The Waterway and Catchment report card is an opportunity for MidCoast Council to share the results of this annual health check.
Each year, council teams up with experts from the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment to independently assess the health of waterways.
"These results help us keep track of the effectiveness of the many water quality projects we undertake each year with our community and partners," MidCoast Council water quality and estuary management program co-ordinator, Prue Tucker said.
Results of the 2020 Waterways and Catchment report card will be released on Thursday, October 22 during National Water Week from October 19-25.
These results help us keep track of the effectiveness of the many water quality projects we undertake each year with our community and partners.
- Prue Tucker
"During the launch, a line-up of NSW Government scientists will talk about the impact of bushfires on water quality, the importance of water quality monitoring to assist with management and how we use catchment modelling," Ms Tucker said.
On Wednesday, November 4 from 5.30pm council staff and local scientists will talk about the latest assessment surveys, coastal wetland mapping, acid sulfate soils and the management actions being undertaken to protect water quality.
Restoring oyster reefs will be the final livestream event in the Share the Science series, on Monday, November 16 from 5.30pm.
"Oyster reefs play a valuable role in our environment and the installation artificial reefs can help these vital habitats recover," Ms Tucker said.
"With works already underway on Gereeba Island on the Wallamba River, join us online to see presentations from local scientists and government agencies to find out what's happening in your (underwater) backyard."
The events are free and will include an opportunity to ask the scientists questions.
It's easy to participate, just book in at the MidCoast Council 2020 Waterways and Catchment report card page and have a Zoom account set up on your device.
You'll be sent a link and then can join in at the allotted time for each event.
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