What were we up to this month?
Visit from Encounter Bay Rotary Club
The Encounter Bay Rotary Club reached out to hear more about the CLLMM Research Centre and its upcoming research and activities. Visitors found the AR sandbox particularly engaging and excited to see what will be next for this tool.
River Lakes and Coorong Action Group (RLCAG) AGM
The committee’s chairs, and Acting Premier Susan Close, highlighted the importance of groups such as RLCAG and the importance of investigation in water quality in the CLLMM region. The meeting included guest speakers from Murray Darling Conservation Alliance, Conservation SA and University of Adelaide. More here.
Weaving Indigenous Knowledge Workshop
The Communications and Engagement Coordinator and First Nations Engagement Officer attended the workshop where the presenter discussed how Indigenous knowledge has been included in the United States governance.
Hosted Hindmarsh Island Landcare Group AGM
The AGM was a great opportunity to connect with landcare group members. Dr Nick Whiterod provided an update on the research program. Members were excited about the opportunities to collaborate with the CLLMM RC.
What’s on at the CLLMM Research Centre - Meet & Greet
Dr Nick Whiterod and Dr Tiffany Nay introduced the CLLMM Research Centre, their foundations and the upcoming research program with many community members keen to see updates in the future. Watch this space for more Meningie events!
Up next:
Australian Stream Management Conference11-14th August. Victor Harbor Convention Centre, Victor Harbor, SAThe Australian Stream Management Conference is an unmissable opportunity to connect with the incredible people dedicated to driving waterway and integrated catchment management in Australia, while sharing new experiences and advancements in knowledge and practice.
Proudly organised by the RBMS, the Conference brings together researchers, policy makers, consultants, Traditional owners, community and practitioners committed to investigating and managing waterway ecosystems and their catchments in Australia. Nick Whiterod, CLLMM RC Science Program Manager will be presenting “The future of freshwater species: how do we collectively overcome the challenges facing Australia’s freshwater species?”More information - https://www.11asm.org.au
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