Macro Muster 3

October 2022 | Arthur Keoughs Reserve & Bellingen Showground, Bellingen, NSW Australia

We brought community members together to complete a full count of the waterbugs at multiple sites across the Bellinger and Kalang catchments to support the recovery of the Bellinger River Snapping Turtle.

45 community members collected macroinvertebrates and came together to identify species and upload data. We are striving for an accurate waterbug count with this program. We also hosted a Q&A panel with scientists from the Bellingen Riverwatch Steering Committee as part of this event.

70%

Participants felt more connected to the environment from this activity.

60%

Participants had an increased understanding and knowledge about the plant, animal or macroinvertebrate species that rely on our rivers.

  • " I love the waterbug count!"

    - Volunteer

  • "I love meeting like-minded people and discovering new forms of life."

    - Volunteer

  • ""It was interesting work. Nice people, good vibes, good food."

    - Volunteer

Outcomes

  • 2 events

  • 45 participants

  • 11 partnerships

  • Connections amongst community members strengthened.

  • Community members contributed to their community in a meaningful way.

  • Residents living in isolated and remote valleys connected and engaged with their community.

  • Bellingen Riverwatch partnerships were strengthened.

Partners

  • National Waterbug Blitz

  • North Coast Local Land Services

  • NSW Waterwatch

  • Affirmations

  • Bellinger Landcare

  • EnviroComm Connections

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