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Community Based ResourcesCommunity based resources can assist you in learning about environmental issues. This assistance could be in the form of excursions, expert advise and onsite help, education kits and other resources that you and your group can access here in South Australia. You can search for community based resources by theme or alphabetically. Atmosphere
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Catchment Water Management Boards (CWMB): South East
The South East Catchment Water Management Board aims to provide
leadership for balanced catchment water management.
The South East Catchment Water Management Board
9 Wehl Street (cnr Wehl and Helen)
Mount Gambier SA 5290 Australia
PO Box 30
Mount Gambier SA 5290 Australia
Telephone: (61 8) 8724 6000
Facsimile: (61 8) 8723 2965
Email: kheaver@secwmb.org.au
Centre for Groundwater Studies
The Centre for Groundwater Studies is an international cooperative research and education venture with a strong focus on processes of groundwater recharge, discharge, contamination, remediation and management. It addresses major land and water resources issues in Australia and overseas through interdisciplinary research by its member organisations, agencies and companies.
http://www.groundwater.com.au/
Centre for Groundwater Studies
C/- Flinders University
GPO Box 2100
Adelaide SA 5001 Australia
Contact: Trevor Pillar
Telephone: (61 8) 8201 5632
Facsimile: (61 8) 8201 5635
Email: trevor.pillar@flinders.edu.au
Cool Communities
By working with communities, industry and government, the Cool
Communities Project is finding ways to cut household greenhouse
pollution, save money and improve our lifestyle at the same time.
The Cool Communities project will provide information, support and
financial assistance to help communities undertake easy practical
actions to achieve a reduction of household greenhouse pollution.
Cool Communities is an Australian Greenhouse Office project delivered
in collaboration with environment community groups from each state
and territory. In South Australia, it is a collaboration with the
AGO and the Conservation Council of South Australia.
Cool Communities Facilitator
Conservation Council of South Australia
120 Wakefield Street
Adelaide SA 5000 Australia
Telephone: 08 8223 5155
Facsimile: 08 8232 4782
Email: CoolC@ccsa.asn.au
Internet: http://www.ccsa.asn.au/CC1/Index.html
Conservation Council of SA (CCSA) Conservation Centre
The Conservation Council of SA (CCSA), the peak environment group in the State, operates a reference library and public information centre at 120 Wakefield Street, Adelaide. It produces a quarterly, SA focused, environment magazine 'Environment South Australia' and a regular 'Briefs' newsletter on current issues and campaigns. 'Friends' membership of the council is available to students. CCSA also runs a number of environment projects (inc. greenhouse, coastal, habitat recovery for threatened species) - some of these projects have resource information available for schools.
http://www.ccsa.asn.au/
The Conservation Council of South Australia
120 Wakefield St
Adelaide SA 5000 Australia
Telephone: (61 8) 8223 5155
Facsimile: (61 8) 8232 4782
Email: general@ccsa.asn.au
Energy for Life
Energy for Life program involves presentations on:
How we make and deliver electricity from source ( Fossil fuel )
to home
Look at the issues of greenhouse emissions and how students and
schools can reduce the energy used at school and home
Look at the future with alternate energy sources with hands on
activities with solar models and solar powered cycle
Electrical Safety at home and school
Setting up Energy Savings Program within a school
Gary Mutton
Energy for Life Program Education Coordinator
AGL / ETSA Utilities
226 Green Hill Rd,
Eastwood SA 5063 Australia
Telephone: (61 8)8299-5300
Facsimile: (61 8) 8299-4021
Mob: 0418 828 964
Email: gmutton@agl.com.au
Energy Friends
Energy Friends is a partnership program of the South Australian
Government. Community groups that sign up to the Energy Friends
program will receive training and practical resources to allow their
members to undertake grass-roots energy action in their local community.
The Energy Friends Team at Energy SA
Telephone: (61 8) 8226 5353
Email: dewet-jones.kaylee@saugov.sa.gov.au
Fishwatch: Primary Industries and Resources South Australia
PIRSA Fishwatch provides a compliance function within the fisheries
management framework. Their role is to ensure users of the fisheries
resource comply with the rules and regulations put in place to ensure
the resources sustainable use. PIRSA Fishwatch has in place a number
of strategies to maximize voluntary compliance with fisheries legislation
and at the same time to ensure an effective deterrent against illegal
fishing activity.
http://www.pir.sa.gov.au/fishing
PIRSA Fishwatch
PO Box 282 Port Adelaide SA Australia
Telephone: (61 8) 8347 6100
24 hour number for information relating to fishing rules: 1800 065
522 (Australia only)
Frog Census
'Frog Census' is a long-term community survey of frogs throughout
South Australia. Individuals, schools and community groups collect
frog recordings from many locations over a one-week period in early
September.
The survey provides an annual 'snapshot' of the distribution and
abundance of frogs in the State.
As frogs are well known for their sensitivity to pollution and habitat
loss, the census increases our understanding of the health of our
environment.
Talks to school or community groups can be arranged throughout the
year.
http://www.epa.sa.gov.au/frogcensus/
Frog Census Coordinator
Environment Protection Authority
77 Grenfell St
GPO Box 2607
Adelaide SA 5001 Australia
Telephone: (61 8) 8204 2099
Facsimile: (61 8) 8204 2107
Email: Walker.Steven@saugov.sa.gov.au
Global Education Centre (SA)
A non-government, non-profit organisation that provides professional
support and resources to educators, students and community members.
Through their professional development opportunities, school programs
and resources the Global Education Centre aims to raise global awareness
and empower people to act so that we can secure a more just, peaceful
and sustainable world.
The extensive library includes teaching and learning resources about
environmental issues, especially with a global perspective. Includes
videos, posters and teacher resources for loan and for sale.
http://www.global-education.asn.au/
Global Education Centre
1st Floor
Torrens Building
220 Victoria Square
Adelaide SA 5000 Australia
Telephone: (61 8) 8221 6744
Facsimile: (61 8) 8221 6744
Email: gecsa@global-education.asn.au
Gould League
The Gould League seeks to create on-the-ground measurable improvements
to the environment through its education programs, consultancy,
publications and other activities.
The League has been active for more than 90 years. Over one million
Australians have been members over this time. The Gould League is
funded by sponsors and through its operations.
http://www.gould.edu.au/
PO Box 1117
Moorabbin VIC 3189 Australia
Telephone: (03) 9532 0909
Facsimile: (03) 9532 2860
Email: gould@gould.edu.au
PO Box 56
Modbury North SA 5092 Australia
Telephone: (61 8) 8277 2851
Email: prattgouldsa@picknowl.com.au
Shop open Saturday mornings only at Ingle Farm Primary School.
Granite Island Nature Park Pty Ltd
Granite Island Nature Park operates a variety of environment education activities including school programs, guided penguin tours, below deck shark aquarium and ‘eco tourism’ programs.
Guided penguin tours operate all year round and are a comprehensive and enjoyable nature experience. Participants meander through the penguin colony on Granite Island with a tour guide to view Little Penguins. Tour groups are small to ensure a high quality experience. Trained Tour Guides provide an interactive and enjoyable experience, with up to 100 penguins seen during a tour. Guides will take visitors to view the penguins in their natural habitat to within five metres and interpret the biology, ecology, behaviours and adaptations of these charismatic creatures. Scientific research measuring the health of the colony and environmental management strategies implemented to benefit the penguins is interpreted to tour participants, which adds interest to the tour.
School programs, for both primary and secondary can be developed
in combination with teachers to design tours and activities that
achieve required learning outcomes. A two hour ‘eco tourism’
program and accompanying teacher resource pack has been developed
for year 11,12 and University students. The program focuses on the
penguins and the ‘eco tourism’ business as a case study.
Penguin Tour Manager
PO BOX 679
Victor Harbor SA 5211 Australia
Telephone: (61 8) 8552 7555
Facsimile: (61 8) 8552 7444
Email: granite@chariot.net.au
Greening Australia (GA)
Greening Australia is a community based, non-government organisation with expertise in all aspects of native vegetation management.
GA's mission is to engage the community in vegetation management to protect and restore the health, diversity and productivity of our unique Australian landscapes. GA achieves this by providing technical, scientifc and practical advice and assistance for land managers and communities in natural resource management, planning and implementation. GA provides skills development through both accredited and non-accredited training to all sectors of the community, manages the Green Corps contract for the Federal government and the Youth Conservation Corps contract for the State government. As part of its Education service, GA conducts a comprehensive range of environmental educational activities for young people and school groups. http://www.greeningaustralia.org.au/
Greening Australia South Australia
Natural Resource Centre
5 Fitzgerald Road
Pasadena SA 5042 Australia
Telephone: (61 8) 8372 0120
Facsimile: (61 8) 8372 0122
Email: pitman@greeningsa.org.au
KESAB
Website: http://www.kesab.asn.au
Landcare SA
Landcare began as a formal movement in South Australia in 1990 as part of the Decade of Landcare and has developed to involve approximately 300 landcare groups in South Australia.
Landcare groups consist of people from indigenous and ethnic communities, farmers and pastoralists, urban and rural people working together to solve important land management issues. These groups work in partnership with government, industry, schools and their communities on complex projects addressing issues related to dryland salinity, erosion, reduction in biodiversity, feral animals, weeds, and marine and coastal issues.
For information of how schools have been involved in Landcare go
to the education
section on the website.
For more information on Landcare go to:
http://www.landcaresa.org.au
Local Government Association of South Australia
The Local Government Association of South Australia is a membership
organisation that provides services and leadership relevant to the
needs of member Councils. Membership of the Association is voluntary
and every Council in the State, along with the Anangu Pitjantjatjara
has elected to join as a member. Established in 1968 in its current
form, the Local Government Association is recognised as the peak
representative body for Local Government in this State. Clickable
map of council areas:
http://www.lga.sa.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=209
Council alphabetical listing with web site links:
http://www.lga.sa.gov.au/goto/council
http://www.lga.sa.gov.au/
16 Hutt St (GPO Box 2693)
Adelaide SA 5000 Australia
Telephone: (61 8) 8224 2000
Email: lgasa@lga.sa.gov.au
Marine and Coastal Community Network (MCCN)
The MCCN is a national program administered by the Australian
Marine Conservation Society, supported by the Natural Heritage Trust.
The Network works to increase understanding, appreciation, protection
and management of marine and coastal environments. It provides information
and opinion from a variety of sources and initiates and supports
community involvement to conserve life in the sea.
The MCCN produces a free national and regional newsletter and provides
regular summaries of Australian marine-related issues via email.
The Network can assist teachers, but is not resourced to handle
student enquiries. The MCCN facilitates the 'Dragon Search' community
monitoring project on seadragons and seahorses.
http://www.mccn.org.au/
http://www.dragonsearch.asn.au/
Tony Flaherty
South Australian Coordinator
Marine & Coastal Community Network (SA)
c/o University of South Australia, Holbrooks Road, Underdale SA
5032 Australia
Telephone: (61 8) 8302 6568
Facsimile: (61 8) 8302 6550
Mobile: 0429 678 869
Email: sa@mccn.org.au
Marine Discovery Centre
- Winner of Reader's Digest National Environment Award
- International Holistic Tourism Education Centre Award
- National Oceans Office (Tasmania) Inaugural Marine Education Award
The Marine Discovery Centre is a hands-on primary school marine
science centre which caters for excursion visits during the school
year. The Centre features temperate aquariums, marine trails, computer
programs, working models, science experiments, art/craft activities
and more.
The Centre is available for Staff Professional Development and for
Community Visitors.
Telephone/Facsimile: (61 8) 8356 8943
Email: thoile@star.adl.catholic.edu.au
Website: http://www.marinediscoverycentre.com.au
Marine Education Society of Australia (MESA)
MESA is a non-profit, national organisation bringing together
people interested in the study and enjoyment of coastal and marine
environments. MESA provides a forum for the sharing of ideas to
facilitate the development of leading environmental education and
interpretation programs with coastal and marine focus.
MESA also promotes the sustainable use of marine and coastal environments
through education, hosts 'Sea Week' (generally held in the middle
of March each year) and facilitates training, workshops and conferences.
The web-site is a fantastic site for downloading free educational
resources for educators, teachers and students.
http://www.mesa.edu.au/
Telephone: 0418 921 849
Email: octopus@picknowl.com.au
Monarto Zoo
The Park employs a full-time educational resource person to work
closely with educational providers and the community. Contact the
park for full details. Monarto Zoological Park is a 1,000 hectare
fauna and flora sanctuary and open range zoological park. The Park
is operated by the Royal Zoological Society of South Australia which
has developed over 250 hectares of animal habitats and breeding
facilities. Five major habitat exhibits have been developed, inlcuding
the Asian Steppes, arid North Africa, African plains and Asian grasslands,
as the first stage of development at Monarto. The second stage currently
being implemented includes habitats for the Cheetah, African Dog,
African Lion and Black Rhino.
http://www.monartozp.com.au
Mount Lofty Ranges Catchment Program
Mission
The Program enhances sustainable natural resource management and
opportunities, with community and government working together, maintaining
and improving an environmentally, economically and socially diverse
region.
Catchment Plan available on website (PDF):
http://www.mlrcp.sa.gov.au/
Upper Level
Corner Mann and Walker Streets
Mount Barker SA 5251 Australia
Telephone: (61 8) 8391 7500
Facsimile: (61 8) 8891 7524
Email: pirsa.mlrcp@saugov.sa.gov.au
Mount Lofty Ranges Catchment Program - Mount Pleasant Natural Resource Centre
The Centre has available a wide range of books, manuals, fact-sheets,
videosand pamphlets on plants, water, wildlife, environmental and
landcare issues.It also offers free Internet access.The Centre is
housed together with the Barossa Council library, the northernzone
Mt Lofty Ranges Catchment Program staff offices. Staff includes
a Community LandcareOfficer, a Land Management Program Education
Coordinator, a Small Property Management Advisor, the Land Management
Program and associatedstaff of the Upper River Torrens Land Management
Project and Upper Torrens Landcare Group, and the Natural ResourceCentre
Coordinator and its associated volunteers.
http://www.mlrcp.sa.gov.au/
Mount Pleasant Natural Resource Centre
132 Melrose Street
Mount Pleasant SA 5235 Australia
Telephone: (61 8) 8568 1907
Facsimile: (61 8) 8568 2699
Email: mpnrc@bigpond.com.au
Mount Lofty Ranges Catchment Program - Southern Fleurieu (Normanville) Catchment Resource Centre
Staff at the centres can provide technical advice to landholders
and community groups on a variety of issues including, bird species
and habitats, grazing, salinity, dairying, horse property management,
land capability, weed management, soil conservation and farm dams.
Newsletters from a variety of community groups and government bodies
within the environmental and primary production sectors are also
available from the centres.
http://www.mlrcp.sa.gov.au/
Southern Fleurieu (Normanville) Catchment Resource Centre
3/50 Main Street
Normanville SA 5204 Australia
Telephone: (61 8) 8558 3644
Email: ncrc@granite.net.au
Mount Lofty Ranges Catchment Program - Strathalbyn Natural Resource Centre Alexandrina Council
Staff at the centres can provide technical advice to landholders and community groups on a variety of issues including, bird species and habitats, grazing, salinity, dairying, horse property management, land capability, weed management, soil conservation and farm dams. Newsletters from a variety of community groups and government bodies within the environmental and primary production sectors are also available from the centres. Some resources are available for community use, (access to arc view software, use of revegetation tools and equipment etc)
http://www.mlrcp.sa.gov.au/
Strathalbyn Natural Resource Centre
Alexandrina Council
Rear 1 Coleman Terrace
Strathalbyn SA 5255 Australia
Telephone: (61 8) 8555 7000
Facsimile: (61 8) 8555 3603
Email: davidc@alexandrina.sa.gov.au
Mount Lofty Ranges Catchment Program - Victor Harbor Natural Resource Centre, City of Victor Harbor
Staff and Project Officers at the centre can provide technical
advice to landholders, community groups and students on a variety
of issues including, Coastal Conservation, Biodiversity, bird and
plant species, habitats, grazing, salinity, land management and
capability, weed management & soil conservation. Newsletters
from a variety of community groups and government bodies within
the environmental and primary production sectors are also available
from the centre.
http://www.mlrcp.sa.gov.au/
Victor Harbor Natural Resource Centre
City of Victor Harbor
Bay Road
Victor Harbor SA 5211 Australia
Telephone: (61 8) 8551 0500
Facsimile:(61 8) 8551 0501
Email: bdoman@victor.sa.gov.au
Mount Lofty Ranges Watershed Protection Office
The EPA's Mount Lofty Ranges Watershed Protection Office will
be working in close collaboration with landholders and other organisations
- Catchment Water Management Boards, the Mount Lofty Ranges Catchment
Program, local government, soil boards, Landcare groups, and other
State Government agencies - to provide natural resource management
support, technical advice, education for local action planning groups,
and on-ground land and watercourse management projects.
http://www.epa.sa.gov.au
Suite 2
85 Mt Barker Rd
Stirling SA 5152 Australia
Telephone: (61 8) 8139 9900
Facsimile: (61 8) 8139 9901
National Parks and Wildlife
Telephone: (61 8) 8553 2381
Facsimile: (61 8) 8553 2531
http://www.parks.sa.gov.au/parks/parks/index.htm
Nature Conservation Society of South Australia
About
the Nature Conservation Society of SA
http://www.ncssa.asn.au/
Nature Education Centre
Native animals and educational kits for loan to members. Provision
of biological and geological material for sale or loan. Teaching
materials, public speakers for schools
39 Osmond Tce, Norwood SA 5067 Australia
Telephone: (61 8) 8363 0238
Fax: (61 8) 8362 0102
Email: nated@start.com.au
Onkaparinga Waterwatch Network (OWN)
The Onkaparinga Waterwatch Network (OWN)is a community-based organisation which raises awareness and builds capacity among schools and the broader community about the importance of maintaining healthy catchments. This is achieved by promoting and engaging the community in water quality testing in local creeks, and by delivering environmental education programs.
OWN offers a range of SACSA linked educational activities that are designed for different year levels. These programs include:
- Testing Times - introduction to water quality monitoring
- Macro Madness (field or classroom sessions)
- Froggy Frenzy
- Funky Fish
- Catchment Crawls (full day tour of Onkaparinga catchment)
- Woorabinda Wonders - 1/2 day visit to Woorabinda Education Centre
- Why Wetlands? (wetland visit)
- Life is a drain (introduction to stormwater)
- Fresh meets salt (visit to Onkaparinga Estuary)
Travel Subsidies are available for schools and community groups participating in field based activities.
A teacher's resource pack for Early and Primary School years is available. This includes teachers support information about water education and activities that teachers can deliver in the classroom.
Regional Coordinator
Email: onkaww@bigpond.net.au
Website: http://www.onkaparinga.net
Telephone/Facsimile: (61 8) 8370 1298
PO Box 86
Stirling SA 5152 Australia
Our Patch - Patawalonga and Torrens CWMBs
The 'Our Patch' Program is the key community involvement initiative of the Catchment Water Management Boards (CWMBs). It is aimed at providing the wider community with the opportunity to take positive steps toward the protection, rehabilitation and sustainable management of their catchments. The program offers technical, financial, in-kind and general support to groups, schools, industries and individuals within the community wanting to play an active role in reversing or preventing environmental degradation of their catchments. To date, the specific support offered by the program has included:
- Identification of Patches in need of protection, restoration or remediation,
- Formation and on-going support of Patch groups,
- Development of action plans and the implementation of these through on-ground projects,
- Educating groups about catchment management issues with particular emphasis on watercourses and the protection of remnant native vegetation in the riparian area and the use of local provenance native species in the restoration of riparian zones,
- Educating groups or providing access to other relevant education programs in various management techniques used in environmental (catchment) management,
- Funding Our Patch Grants, and
- Identification of additional sources of assistance or resources.
http://www.cwmb.sa.gov.au/patawalonga/index.htm
http://www.cwmb.sa.gov.au/torrens/index.htm
http://www.ourpatch.on.net
(available in 2004)
Natural Resources Manager
Patawalonga and Torrens Catchment Water Management Boards
5 Greenhill Road
Wayville SA 5034 Australia
Telephone: (61 8) 8271 9190
Facsimile: (61 8) 8271 9585
Email: jetwood@cwmb.sa.gov.au
Our Patch - Onkaparinga CWMB
Across the Onkaparinga Catchment area, members of the community
are adopting patches of their local creek or river to protect and
rehabilitate. A patch can be as small as a few metres or as large
as several kilometres. Anyone and everyone can be involved in 'Our
Patch' - individuals, families, groups of local residents, school
communities, sporting and service clubs etc.
Through the 'Our Patch' program, eligible groups or individuals
can access funding grants and professional advice, participate in
workshops, and be a part of an established network of like-minded
community members. The 'Our Patch' program can help by providing
technical, financial, in-kind and general support to individuals
and groups wishing to care for a patch of watercourse.
Trained 'Catchment Care' officers can assist in the following ways:
- Identifying locations that need the help of an Our Patch group.
- Assisting groups to put together an action plan.
- Providing training in techniques used in environmental management.
- Assisting groups to access funding for on-ground works and related activities.
http://www.onkaparinga.net/caring/index.shtml
Catchment Care Officer
Jerry Smith
Onkaparinga Catchment Water Management Board
The Hub
Salvation Army Complex
Aberfoyle Park SA 5159 Australia
Telephone: (61 8) 8374 6021
Facsimile: (61 8) 8270 6274
Email: jsmith@onk.cwmb.sa.gov.au
Parks and Wildlife Kangaroo Island
http://www.parks.sa.gov.au/parks/parks/kangaroo_is/index.htm
Reefwatch
Reef Watch is a community monitoring program where recreational scuba divers and snorkellers gather data on the status of coastal reefs. Participants are provided with training to enable them to accurately identify and record reef plants, animals and fish. Reef Watch has also established a program called "Feral or in Peril" which enables divers and snorkellers to identify and report sightings of introduced marine pests and native species of conservation concern. An estuary monitoring program is also being established.
Reef Watch involves the input of many of South Australia's top marine scientists and educators along with the help of hundreds of volunteers. The data gathered by participants contributes to our understanding of marine ecosystems, thereby assisting in developing effective management strategies.
Reef Watch also undertakes a variety of community education activities aimed at increasing community awareness, understanding and involvement. These include community workshops and information sessions, a newsletter and an interactive website http://www.reefwatch.asn.au/
Reefwatch
Email: info@reefwatch.asn.au
Alternatively, contact the Conservation Council of South Australia
Inc.
120 Wakefield Street
Adelaide SA 5000 Australia
Telephone: (61 8) 8223 5155
Facsimile: (61 8) 82324782
River Murray Urban Users Committee (RMUUC)
River Murray Urban Users Committee (RMUUC) are a community group
who are working in partnership with government agencies, other community
groups, non-government organisations, individuals and businesses
in the River Murray Urban Users Region. The group's work aims to
raise awareness in schools and in the wider community, about the
importance of the Murray-Darling Basin and River Murray, and encourage
action to improve the health of the river system.
http://www.murrayusers.sa.gov.au/
The RMUUC supports the 'Waterwise' project. The project aims to
reduce the demand on the resources of the River Murray by promoting
water efficiency and on site water re-use to the general community,
schools and industry in the River Murray Urban Users Region in SA.
These aims are to be achieved by educational materials and activities,
presentations and workshops and best practice water conservation
demonstration sites.
http://www.mda.asn.au
The RMUUC supports the 'Water Conservation Partnership' project.
The project will assist Local Government and the community in the
River Murray Urban Users Region to:
Encourage the use of incentive schemes for residents to reduce their
water consumption.
Use alternative water supplies.
Increase water use efficiency.
Implement a water conservation education program for residents and
councils.
Project Manager
River Murray Urban Users Committee
Level 7
182 Victoria Square
Adelaide 5000 SA Australia
PO Box 3165
Rundle Mall SA 5001 Australia
Telephone: (61 8) 8204 9100
Facsimile: (61 8) 8226 0584
Email: admin@murrayusers.sa.gov.au
River Murray Schools Education Program - River Murray Urban Users Committee
Funded by River Murray Catchment Water Management Board
Website: http://www.murrayusers.sa.gov.au/
- Incentive funding for water conservation projects and River Murray/water conservation excursion transport costs
- Bi-monthly newsletter Murray Ripples (subscribe from website front page)
- Development of school resources on River Murray Issues and water conservation
Professional development sessions for teachers to:
- Integrate new and existing River Murray/water conservation educational initiatives.
- Increase uptake of River Murray/water conservation education by teachers and schools.
- Increase opportunities to be involved in learning about the River Murray and water conservation.
River Murray Urban Users Local Action Planning Committee
Telephone:(61 8) 8204 9100
Facsimile: (61 8) 8226 0584
Email: admin@murrayusers.sa.gov.au
SACSA Framework
The South Australian Curriculum, Standards and Accountability
(SACSA) Framework describes curriculum Key Ideas and Outcomes upon
which learners from birth to Year 12 can expect their education
to be built.
Key Ideas and Outcomes comprise the required elements of the curriculum
framework for all government schools and children's services. These
core elements provide the basis for educators to design detailed
learning and assessment programs which suit the needs of children
and students in their settings and which emphasise local priorities.
This recognises the contribution of local decision making in successful
learning while also ensuring that all learners have a common curriculum.
http://www.sacsa.sa.edu.au/splash.asp
http://www.decs.sa.gov.au
Department of Education and Children's Services
31 Flinders Street
Adelaide SA 5000 Australia
GPO Box 1152
Adelaide SA 5001 Australia
Telephone: (61 8) 8226 1205
General Enquiries
Telephone: (61 8) 8226 1527 or
Freecall:1800 088 158 (Australia only)
Email: decscustomers@saugov.sa.gov.au
Ships Graveyards of South Australia
Heritage Branch Publications and Trails: Raising community awareness
of the State's shipwreck heritage is an important part of the Heritage
Branch's maritime program. Activities to achieve this include the
establishment of maritime heritage trails in coastal regions and
along the River Murray; publications including booklets, brochures
and internet material; and the development of museum displays and
school programs. For information about trails other community resources
go to the education
and research page of the web site.
For more information go to the main Ships Graveyards website: http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/heritage/ships_graveyards/
South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy
Education Program: The SA Chamber's Education Program is part of a national initiative, the National Education Program sponsored by the Minerals Council of Australia, The Education Program aims to increase awareness of the minerals and petroleum industry amongst students and educators in Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Education. http://www.resourcessa.org.au/
South Australian Museum Education
The SA Museum education programs are designed to make the resources of the South Australian Museum accessible to the school community and to support school curricula. The service is supported by the Department of Education and Children's Sevices and offers educational programs to schools and teachers.
The Education Service is a part of Outreach Education, attached to the Open Access College Distance Education Centre.
For information about SA Museums services go to: http://www.samuseum.sa.gov.au
South Australian Museum,
North Terrace ADELAIDE 5000
SOUTH Australia
Phone: (61 8) 8207 7429
Facsimile: (61 8) 8207 7430
E-mail: guy.ann@saugov.sa.gov.au
SA Whale Centre
The SA Whale Centre plays an important part in marine research, has a multitude of hands-on activities, whaling relics and interactive presentations. A life size floor mural of a Southern Right Whale is a popular sitting challenge for school groups whereas the spectacular wall mural displays all creatures of the sea.
Located in the historic Railway Goods Shed, the SA Whale Centre
is the only whale focused marine interpretive centre of its kind
in South Australia. It delivers an extraordinary display of Victor
Harbor’s bloody whaling history on three levels and provides
whale-watching tips, maps and information on whale cruises.
For more information and bookings, please telephone (61 8) 8552
5644 or visit http://www.sawhalecentre.com/
or email info@sawhalecentre.com.
State of the Environment (SOE) Reporting Unit
The Environment Reporting Unit within the Department for Environment and Heritage has developed an Environment Reporting web site that provides access to a wide range of environmental information. The information is organised under seven major themes: Atmosphere, Biodiversity, Coasts and the Sea, Heritage, Human Settlements, Inland Waters and Land Resources.
The web site provides access to the 2003 State of the Environment Report for South Australia http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/soe2003. The State of the Environment Report for South Australia 2003 provides an objective assessment of the condition of South Australia’s environment, the nature of the pressures upon it and current responses to those pressures. It does this by reporting against a series of environmental indicators for a broad range of issues and analysing, where possible, the changes since previous State of the Environment reports (1998, 1993 and 1988). The report also comments on the adequacy of our responses and makes a series of recommendations on how we can improve efforts to protect the environment.
The Environment Reporting web site also includes an Environmental Data Inventory. This is a catalogue of over 130 environmental datasets held by South Australian State Government agencies. The Inventory is intended to be used as a first point of reference to locate environmental data. Each record provides comprehensive information, or metadata, about the dataset including its content, quality, geographic extent, processing history and accuracy. Contact details are also provided so that the relevant agency can be contacted for more information.
For further information regarding the Environment Reporting web
site or the 2003 State of the Environment Report for South Australia,
please contact the Environment Reporting Unit.
GPO Box 1047
Adelaide SA 5001
Australia
Telephone: (61 8) 8204 2026
Facsimile: (61 8) 8204 9144
Email: epainfo@saugov.sa.gov.au
Environment Reporting web site http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/reporting/
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Projects
The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Projects aim to improve the
water quality in the Patawalonga, Torrens, Northern Adelaide and
Barossa and Onkaparinga Catchment Water Management Boards by reducing
the amount of pollution from entering the stormwater system.
These Boards have taken a leading role in environmental education
within South Australia by supporting the Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Projects (SPPPs) that are now operating across these Catchments.
The Projects have placed Stormwater Pollution Prevention Officers
in councils to address stormwater pollution issues at the local
level. Projects have been supported in various forms since January
1996.
The major focus of the Projects is with small to medium industries
and businesses not licensed by the Environment Protection Authority
(EPA) and mobile business operators. Project officers visit businesses,
provide background information, identify areas of concern and encourage
adoption of best management practices.
Apart from "face to face' visits newsletters, workshops and
the development of information are also undertaken to support this
work.
Local councils provide support to the project officers and they
link to other federal, state and local government programs such
as the EPA's Eco-efficiency Training Program and council's Local
Agenda 21 (LA21) Programs.
The Projects share a common goal to have all businesses 'complying'
with relevant environmental legislation using an integrated approach
of education and awareness and enforcement in the event of non-compliance.
For further information please visit the Project web page:
http://www.catchments.net/sppp/index.shtml
Mark Labaz
Coordinator
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Projects
Water and Catchments Unit
Environment Protection A uthority
Catchment Water Management Boards
GPO Box 2607
Adelaide SA 5001 Australia
Telephone: (61 8) 8463 3707
Facsimile: (61 8) 8204 2161
Email: mark.labaz@state.sa.gov.au
Threatened Species Network (SA)
The 'Threatened Species Network' is a community-based program
of the Australian Government's Natural Heritage Trust and WWF Australia,
that aims to increase community awareness of and involvement in
the recovery of threatened species and their habitats. The Network
works alongside community-based action groups, recovery teams and
jointly coordinates specialist projects. Some of the specialist
projects in SA include Dragon Search, the Threatened Plant Action
Group, the Declining Birds of the Mt Lofty Ranges Task Force, Biodiversity
Backyards and the SA Temperate Grassland Project.
http://www.wwf.org.au/tsn/index.htm
SA State Coordinator
Threatened Species Network
Telephone: (61 8) 8223 5155
Fax: (61 8) 8232 4782
Email: tsnsa@wwf.org.au
TravelSmart
Schools and school communities around Australia have opportunities
to learn about and engage in healthier and more sustainable travel
choices through innovative programs and curriculum.
If you are a parent, student or teacher, you can discover here some
different ways that you can participate in or start up TravelSmart
activities in or to your school.
http://www.travelsmart.gov.au/schools/index.html
Trees for Life
Trees For Life is a non-profit community organisation that encourages SouthAustralians to take an active role in revegetation and bushland management.Since 1981, over 23 million seedlings have been grown for South Australian landholders and revegetation projects through the Tree Scheme. The Direct Seeding program increases revegetation efforts, and provides complimentary tubestock species to be planted the following year amongst the new growth. Approximately 600 volunteer bushcarers have been trained to work on over 280 sites of remnant vegetation under the Bush For Life program.
As a landholder, you can:
- Order seedlings for planting on your property (we can find a volunteer to raise the seedlings or, if you prefer, you can grow your own)
- Learn how to collect seed for your revegetation work
- Engage us to undertake Direct Seeding work on your property
- Learn how to manage remnant vegetation on your property
As a volunteer, you can:
- Raise seedlings for a landholder or project·
- Collect Seed for contribution to the Trees For Life seedbank
- Protect a patch of remnant vegetation
Volunteers and anyone wishing to revegetate their property should
get in touch with Trees For Life.
Trees For Life (note the capital F in For)
Natural Resource Centre
5 Fitzgerald Road
Pasadena SA 5042 Australia
Telephone: (61 8) 8372 0150
Facsimile: (61 8) 8372 0199
Email: info@treesforlife.org.au
Website: http://www.treesforlife.org.au
Urban Ecology Australia Environmental Education Program
Urban Ecology Australia is committed to the transformation of
humansettlements into ecocities - vibrant, equitable, ecologically
sustaining and economically viable communities.Incorporated in December
1991, UEA is a United Nations accredited,non-profit, educational
association and Australia's only national, federal government recognised,
community based, urban environmental organisation.
Website: http://www.urbanecology.org.au/
Email: urbanec@urbanecology.org.au
Urban Forest Biodiversity Program
The UFBP coordinates biodiversity conservation planning and action across metropolitan Adelaide. Linking and coordinating revegetation and biodiversity enhancement projects with Local, State and Federal Government Agencies, community groups, schools and service clubs. The first priority of the program is the conservation of native (indigenous) plants and animals.
It achieves this by identifying and restoring areas of high conservation significance, facilitating on-ground projects and planning by community groups, local councils, catchment boards and individuals. It also provides educational training and resources to help raise awareness of biodiversity issues within key industry sectors, all levels of government and the wider community.
Education initiatives are under way with a hands-on, cross-curriculum
focus.
Teacher resources, school/classroom-based interactive workshops,
accredited training opportunities and grants for practical biodiversity
related projects available. Referenced with the SACSA framework.
http://www.urbanforest.on.net/
SA Urban Forests - One Million Trees Program (OMT)
The UFBP also delivers the SA Urban Forests - One Million Trees Program that is able to build on 5 years of expertise in Best Practise remnant vegetation protection carried out by the UFBP.
The OMT program is actively engaging local communities through the planting of one million local native plants on public land across the Adelaide metropolitan area. Over a 5 year period the plantings will reinstate local native vegetation covering 1000 hectares to enhance the biodiversity, sustainability and liveability of our urban environment.
The OMT program is driven by a whole-of-government approach involving three tiers of government working together with statutory bodies, non-government organisations and the community to maximise environmental outcomes. The program also provides opportunities for broad community involvement, employment and training through supporting projects such as the Youth Conservation Corps.
SA Urban Forest Biodiversity Program
(incl One Million Trees Program)
Natural Resource Centre
5 Fitzgerald Rd Pasadena SA 5042 Australia
DX 66780
Telephone: (61 8) 8372 0180
Facsimile: (61 8) 8372 0199
Email: info@urbanforest.on.net
| Program Manager Ross Oke Telephone: (61 8) 8372 0177 Mobile: 0419 845 183 Email: oke.ross@saugov.sa.gov.au GIS / Technical Matt Turner (Wed & Fri) Mobile: 0423 594 447 Email: turner.matt@saugov.sa.gov.au Darcy Peters Telephone: (61 8) 8372 0179 Mobile: 0403 117 745 Email: peters.darcy@saugov.sa.gov.au Admin / Finance / Database Angela Loram Telephone: (61 8) 8372 0180 Mobile: 0409 283 608 Email: loram.angela@saugov.sa.gov.au Communications Hugh Kneebone Telephone: (61 8) 83720186 Mobile: 0417 838 057 Email: kneebone.hugh@saugov.sa.gov.au One Million Trees Ben Moulton Telephone: (61 8) 8372 0169 Mobile: 0417 417 802 Email: moulton.ben@saugov.sa.gov.au Coast Park Claire Petherick Telephone: (61 8) 8372 0175 Mobile: 0416 053 425 Email: petherick.claire@saugov.sa.gov.au Research Assist / Vol Coordinator Amy Bruckman Telephone: (61 8) 8372 0176 Mobile: 0405 605 734 Email: bruckman.amy@saugov.sa.gov.au OMT-CENTRAL Dave Hemmings Telephone: (61 8) 8242 4129 Mobile: 0410 130 285 Email: daveh1@adam.com.au |
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Urrbrae Wetland
Hands on experiences in macroinvertebrate sampling and identification and the provision of:
- Wetland tours and field trips.
- Water quality monitoring.
- Water conservation.
- Aquifer storage and recovery.
- Harvesting stormwater.
- Hands on experience at a constructed wetland.
The recent Publication 'Water and Salt in the Murray Basin' can
be purchased at the Wetland Education Centre.
Telephone: (61 8) 8272 6010
Waterwatch State Office
A network of regional coordinators is available to provide community
groups and students with on-going training and education sessions
on water quality monitoring and catchment health.
Waterwatch SA can offer you:
- Training in monitoring and assessing the health of your water environment.
- Help in understanding your water quality data.
- Information from other Waterwatch groups in your catchment.
- Education in the field and in the class.
- Help to plan and implement activities to improve the health of your water environment and catchment.
- Opportunities to get involved in water-related events and activities, such as National Water Week, Saltwatch and Aquatic Snapshot.
http://www.sa.waterwatch.org.au/
Waterwatch Regional Liason Officer
Telephone: (61 8) 8204 9115
Facsimile: (61 8) 8204 2107
Email: simone.williams@state.sa.gov.au
Waterwatch: Broughton Wakefield
Waterwatch SA can offer you:
- Training in monitoring and assessing the health of your water environment.
- Help in understanding your water quality data.
- Information from other Waterwatch groups in your catchment.
- Education in the field and in the class.
- Help to plan and implement activities to improve the health of your water environment and catchment.
- Opportunities to get involved in water-related events and activities, such as national Water Week and the National Waterwatch Snapshot.
http://www.sa.waterwatch.org.au/resources.htm
Regional Coordinator
Crystal Brook Primary School
Port Pirie on forwarding
7 Mitchell St
Crystal Brook SA 5523 Australia
Telephone: (61 8) 8636 2134
Facsimile: (61 8) 8636 2311
Email: sheaslip@tell.net.au
Waterwatch: KESAB Patawalonga & Torrens
A Catchment education and water quality monitoring program, training
participants in the skills required to collect, analyse and interpret
ecological data and place this information in context with a broad
range of actions that can be pursued to better the environment.
Since 1993 the program has facilitated a hands-on approach to catchment
education, led by groups' participation in the regular water monitoring
program 'Snapshots', throughout the Patawalonga, Torrens and Port
River & Environs Catchments.
http://www.cwmb.sa.gov.au/kwc/
Regional Coordinator
KESAB
214 Grange Rd
Flinders Park SA 5025 Australia
Telephone: (61 8) 8234 7255
Facsimile: (61 8) 8234 7266
Email: amy@kesab.asn.au
Waterwatch: North Adelaide & Barossa
Established in June 1995, this Waterwatch program operates from Port Gawler, to Moculta, Light Pass and Greenock of the Barossa.
The Northern Adelaide & Barossa Waterwatch program addresses local community and catchment needs, by providing free, tailored, information, training, workshops and tours, for a wide range of audiences. The program also has a variety of ID charts, books, video's and CD-ROM's, that are available for loan to schools and the general public. These cover topics from local frog & fish identification, to stormwater pollution, catchments, and the water cycle, and are suitable for audiences from Grade 3 to adult.
Finally the program coordinates a series of comprehensive monitoring programs for water quality, salinity, frogs, and aquatic fauna, which provides valuable to data to local community groups, industry, the Northern Adelaide & Barossa Catchment Water Management Board, and the Environment Protection Authority.
To find out more about our programs, discuss a tour for your group, become a volunteer, or to access our resources, please contact our Regional Coordinator on the numbers below.
Katie Brown
Northern Adelaide & Barossa
Waterwatch Regional Coordinator
Telephone: (61 8) 8406 8305
Facsimile: (61 8) 8406 8510
Email: kjbrown@salisbury.sa.gov.au
Website: http://www.nab.waterwatch.org.au
Waterwatch: River Murray (Upper)
Waterwatch SA can offer you:
- Training in monitoring and assessing the health of your water environment.
- Help in understanding your water quality data.
- Information from other Waterwatch groups in your catchment.
- Education in the field and in the class.
- Help to plan and implement activities to improve the health of your water environment and catchment.
- Opportunities to get involved in water-related events and activities, such as national Water Week and the National Waterwatch Snapshot.
http://www.sa.waterwatch.org.au/
http://www.lm.net.au/~sacare/waterwatch/index.html
Regional Coordinator
Glossop High School
Kay Ave
Berri SA 5343 Australia
Telephone:(61 8) 8595 2670
Facsimile:(61 8) 8595 2688
Email: UpMurrWW@mi.tafe.sa.edu.au
Waterwatch: River Murray (Lower)
Waterwatch provides schools with a free, hands-on approach to water education in the class or in the field. We can provide:
- Fun education sessions for primary and secondary students. Topics cover catchments, frogs, salinity, habitats, bugs and water pollution.
- Curriculum related teacher resources that focus on local water quality issues
- Training for students and teachers in monitoring your local waterways.
Waterwatch also assists individuals and groups to develop a sense of pride and ownership in their local water environments. You will have the opportunity to:
- Take an active role in the planning and protection of your local waterway
- Develop skills in water quality monitoring and assessing the health of your local creek, river, dam or wetland.
For more information:
http://www.sa.waterwatch.org.au
http://www.rivermurray.sa.gov.au/work/waterwatch.html
Pippa Kerby
Regional Coordinator
Lower Murray Waterwatch
PO Box 2056
Murray Bridge SA 5253 Australia
Telephone: (61 8) 8532 3573
Facsimile: (61 8) 8531 1843
Email: pkerby@rivermurray.sa.gov.au
Waterwatch: South East
Waterwatch SE can offer you:
- Training in monitoring and assessing the health of your water environment.
- Help in understanding your water quality data.
- Information from other Waterwatch groups in your catchment.
- Education in the field and in the class.
- Help to plan and implement activities to improve the health of your water environment and catchment.
- Opportunities to get involved in water-related events and activities,
such as national Water Week and the National Waterwatch Snapshot.
http://www.sa.waterwatch.org.au/
Regional
Coordinator
Environment Protection Authority
Box 1046
11 Helen St
Mount Gambier SA 5291 Australia
Telephone:(61 8) 8735 1145
Facsimile:(61 8) 8735 1135
WaterWise
The project aims to reduce the demand on the resources of the
River Murray by promoting water efficiency and on site water re-use
to the general community, schools and industry in the River Murray
Urban Users Region in SA. These aims are to be achieved by educational
materials and activities, presentations and workshops and best practice
water conservation demonstration sites. This Project is an initiative
of the Murray Darling Association and the River Murray Urban Users
Committee.
http://www.mda.asn.au/
WaterWise Project Officer
PO Box 89
Rundle Mall
Adelaide SA 5000 Australia
Telephone: (61 8) 8226 0511
Wilderness Society
The Wilderness Society is a national organisation that seeks to
foster wilderness. It aims to promote the concept and rights of
wilderness, to prevent its destruction and secure its future. The
Wilderness Society also aims to enlarge the area of protected wilderness
and promote the ideas and actions which will enhance humanity's
understanding and enjoyment of, and the protection of, the earth's
natural environment.
Video and slide kits are available for hire to schools through the
shop in Victoria Square Arcade. At various times school talks are
available.
Telephone: (61 8) 8231 6586
Fax: (61 8) 8231 1068
Email: sa@wilderness.org.au
Website: http://www.wilderness.org.au/
Youth Environment Council (YEC)
The Youth Environment Council (YEC) of South Australia is a council run by young people for young people with mentor support from the Department for Environment and Heritage and the Department of Education and Children's Services. The Council was established in 1997 and is a joint venture of the Minister for Environment and Conservation and the Minister for Education and Children’s Services.
Delegates range in age from 10 to 21 and represent every Department of Education and Children's Services school District and various peak youth and environmental organisations including Catholic Education and the Association of Independent Schools. As an advisory council the YEC's role is to provide advice to the Government about the environmental perspectives of young people and to support young people to be active in caring for the environment.
The YEC communicates with young people through a range of media. The Council produces a quarterly newsletter as well as maintaining a website. The Council also runs numerous workshops for both young people and adults.
For support to get your own environmental project started contact the YEC!
Visit the YEC website at:
http://www.ecosay.sa.gov.au/ (currently being updated)
Let us know about your school's or youth group's environmental
projects and activities.
Email: env.edu@saugov.sa.gov.au
Letters To The Editor
Email the YEC Newsletter Editor with your letters and environmental
ideas.
Guest Book
The YEC Guest Book provides us with comments, suggestions and ideas
on how we can improve our website.
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