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Waterbugs Higher Level Key![]() Use this key to identify bugs using the Agreed Level Taxonomy (ALT) method. Some waterbugs are impossible to identify without a microscope, the best thing about ALT is that it uses features that are visible to the naked eye to identify macroinvertebrates. For more info on ALT method, go to: thewaterbug.net
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Wetlands Habitat Activity Booklet![]()
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How to enter data guide![]() This will help you to enter data into the website once you have been to site to collect it!
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Who is your local Landcare group?![]() Landcare represents thousands of people across Victoria, working together to increase biodiversity and promote the sustainable management of land. Find out what your local group is doing and how your River Detectives program might be able to link up with them. To find your local group visit Landcare – if you scroll down you can look by group name or further down by a map.
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Salinity in our waterways poster![]()
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Exploring the world of waterbugs: How to run a waterbug session with kids![]() This video takes you through the key steps of how to sample and look for macroinvertebrates (waterbugs) with your kids! Priya makes it simple for you to take testing to your school. Don’t forget to contact your local Catchment Management Authority to see if you can borrow some equipment to run the testing with your group.
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Bug outlines![]() Use these bug outlines to colour in, put in their correct habitat, get student’s to write facts about them or investigate them!
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Junior Landcare![]() Check out: – where your local Junior Landcare group is – how to get Landcare going in your school – activity ideas (linked to the Australian curriculum) – apply for grants – how to guides for worm farms, frog ponds, enhancing habitats and more!
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Controlling carp fact sheet![]() Find out all about the FRDC’s plan for controlling carp – informative and interesting!
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Salinity – fact sheet![]() Salinity refers to the movement and concentration of salt through the landscape. Find out more here!
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Algae fact sheet![]() What algae is that? Why is it there? Find out more here!
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Stormwater fact sheet![]() What is stormwater? What happens to it and what can we do to help protect our waterways?
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Phosphorus – fact sheet![]() Find out about what causes phosphorus in a waterway.
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Habitats near a waterway – fact sheet![]() Find out about what the different habitats near a waterway are and the benefits of them!
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Woody Habitat Fact Sheet![]() Find out about what a woody habitat is, why it is there and what is being done to manage them.
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FOAM fact sheet![]() Find about how and why foam occurs in waterways.
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Is your school a Resource Smart School?![]() By being a part of River Detectives you should check your Biodiversity module to tick off some extra areas!
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Action in the Catchment (Field Manual)![]() A guide to water quality testing and sampling – full of lots of information to guide you!
Get your School Field Manual now!
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Games all about the river!![]() Find some game ideas to run with your class with bits and pieces ideas sheet!
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Stormwater education![]() Stormwater Manual – activities, information and worksheets
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Fresh and Salty Booklet![]() You might want to look at salinity at anytime of the year, but we have a close look at Salinity in May and invite you to as well. Look at the booklet below and even watch the ‘Fresh and Salty’ video too!
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Macro Sweep Sample![]() How do I run a sweep sample for my students?
FInd out how to sweep sample now!
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City of Geelong- Stormwater Manual![]() Activities all about stormwater in Geelong! Get your local stormwater manual now to guide your lessons in the classroom.
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