DID YOU KNOW THAT AUGUST IS A GREAT TIME TO SEE PLATYPUS IN THE ACT REGION?
Platypus can be found throughout the Murrumbidgee and Numeralla Rivers and even in Cooma Creek!
Waterwatch is holding platypus surveys in August and early September to help us gain a better understand of this marvelous monotremes in our catchments. Volunteer to help us gather important information about the Platypus and in return you might even get to spot one of our shy and secretive friends in the wild!
How to be involved?
This year, Nicole Clark will be leading our survey program, which will be held at the following locations and dates:
Saturdays (meet at 8am)
- Aug 15th: Scottsdale Reserve, Murrumbidgee River
- Aug 29th & Sep 5th: Cooma Creek
Sundays (meet at 8am)
- Aug 23rd & 30th: Cooma Pumping Station Reserve, Murrumbidgee River
- Sep 6th & 13th: Numeralla River
For more information or to book your spot contact: Antia on 0429 778 633 or email antia@coomawaterwatch.org.au
