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Optional opportunity: What do you think about pesticides? – Important

Posted on June 3, 2025 by Nicole Howie | No Comments All Regions

Some of you who have been part of River Detectives for a few years will be aware that Deakin University is conducting really interesting research into the presence and prevalence of pesticides in our waterways. This has been historically under-researched so Brady Hamilton’s PhD is highly valuable. Some River Detectives schools are part of the […]

Calendar of environmental/cultural celebration dates – Important

Posted on June 3, 2025 by Nicole Howie | No Comments All Regions

Apologies that this is arriving in June but better late than never! We have compiled a list of the environmental/cultural celebrations during 2025 that are most relevant to the River Detectives program. All offer opportunities to seamlessly weave your River Detectives learning into broader events by adding a waterway lens. This not only provides a […]

National Water Week poster competition – early notice – Important

Posted on May 27, 2025 by Nicole Howie | No Comments All Regions

Our friends at Victorian water corporations are running their annual National Water Week poster competition and this year’s theme is Water Heroes – Save Every Drop. We think this ties in beautifully with River Detectives as it’s just as important to save every drop for our waterways/biodiversity as it is for the urban water system. […]

Incredible project by St Joseph’s Catholic PS Eugowra, NSW – Important

Posted on May 21, 2025 by Nicole Howie | No Comments All Regions

This video was shared with me by colleagues at the North Central CMA who attended the Floodplain Management Australia national conference in Melbourne last week. They were blown away by young St Joseph’s students presenteing their project to develop an early flood warning system for Eugowra to the room of expert adults from around the […]