First Nations input into Barwon-Darling
Co-designed programs to improve management of the Barwon-Darling River will be prepared by First Nations and Citizens Science groups according to Muruwari man, Fred Hooper. who grew up in Weilmoringle.
Mr Hooper grew up at Weilmoringle and is keen to see the input of local people into the science of the local rivers.
Along with members of the five nations connected to the Barwon-Darling above the Warrego junction, Mr Hooper has been working on the development of a First Nations environmental water strategy and is holding a series of local workshops on the topic.
“I’m doing some work with the CSIRO in terms of water quality and First Nations engagement in the Barwon-Darling between Collarenebri and Bourke,” Mr Hooper said.
“We want the community involved in the co-design of projects that look at monitoring water quality in the river and waterways.
“A number of tools have been developed by First Nations people and the CSIRO, such as the Aboriginal Waterways Assessment, which assesses water quality and the river system from a First Nations perspective.”
The citizen science app, Eye on Water Australia is a handy tool, Mr Hooper said.
The app enables people to take a photo of water – both fresh and sea water – and upload it to help monitor water quality. Photos help scientists detect changes to Australian waters such as algae blooms, seasonal changes, and sediment. […]
Read more local news in the printed edition of The Western Herald.
To subscribe call (02) 6872 2333 today and receive The Western Herald in your letterbox next week!
Comments