If you would like to learn about waterway condition of the Barwon River, come along to a waterbug surveys event with the Corangamite CMA Citizen Science Program, Gerangamete & Forrest Landcare Group and Upper Barwon Landcare Network.

Upper Barwon locals are asked to become citizen scientists for a morning to monitor the health of the East branch of the Barwon River.

A waterbug assessment, measuring diversity and abundance of aquatic invertebrates, will provide a waterway condition score.

All instruction and equipment is provided, no experience is necessary, and data will be added to a national database of waterbugs – National Waterbug Blitz.

Date and Time - Wednesday 15 November, 10am - 12 pm

Location -  Lake Elizabeth Campground - Google Maps

RSVP – email and advise of any accessibility needs

Contact Deirdre Murphy for information ph 0418145818 or email deirdre.murphy@ccma.vic.au

Bring wet weather gear, walking boots, gum boots if you have them, water bottle and hat. Note - phone reception is patchy at this locality.