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6 Best Things for a healthy river
26th August, 2009
FRCC held a successfull forum titled "We want a river not a drain" which stirred peoples passion and showed that feelings run deep when it comes to protecting water quality.
FRCC's Executive Officer Dr Cameron Wearing said the "Six Best Things" campaign was about turning passion into real action.
He also said "It's obvious that people want access to clean drinking water, good habitats for aquatic life, and beautiful waterways for recreational purposes".
The Six Best Things are:
1. Get involved: Make time to participate in local events, get to know your local landcare and environmental groups.
2. Recognise best practice: Seek out the latest knowledge, learn from others and get expert advice, and celebrate those who are at the forefront of best practice.
3. Watch your drain: Don't turn our river into your drain. Be careful about water usage, watch what goes down the sink and think about how it will affect the river and reef.
4. Keep it clean: Don't rubbish the river with litter or fishing waste. Work with your local council to prevent pollution and help with clean up activities.
5. Care for your catchment: Understand catchment management, work with your neighbours to plan on-ground works, and consider whole of catchment problems and solutions.
6. Keep your ground covered: Maintain minimum of 30% ground cover, manage cattle to avoid over-grazing, and reduce erosion.
FRCC is planning to work over the next 6 months to showcase each 'best thing' and encourage people to participate, learn more and help protect the river.
Below: FRCC president Michelle Hanrahan and Dr Cameron Wearing with the campaign poster
