CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 23 -- Murray-Darling Basin Authority issued the following news release:
In September, over 500 regional primary school students attended the Sunray Warriors event in Mildura. Students participated in activities about flora, fauna, the environment, First Nations communities, agriculture, industry and local government services.
During their time with us, students learnt about the limited amount of usable water available in the world and the Murray-Darling Basin.
Most students did not realise they lived in the Murray-Darling Basin. By helping them to see their local area as part of a much bigger system we encourage them to become global citizens. They can then consider local impacts on a larger scale.
All students realised that saving water is the first step. Every individual who turns off their tap while brushing their teeth saves up to 10 litres of clean water. This adds together make a huge impact on the amount of water available for other uses.
We then investigated how water gets into the Basin, where it leaves and all the competing needs that require water along the way.
Through partipitaing in the activities students also learnt that "sharing is caring". We were also told "we need to share water, like we would share a block of chocolate".
This activity included a discussion about dams and their role in water management. When asked "what do the dam operators need to do with the water?," students replied "share it," but also "let it go. ."
One of the schools that participated in the event sent their environmental leaders in Years 1-3. These students will return to school and share what they learnt with fellow classmates. This will help make their whole school aware of the importance of sharing and caring for our water resources.
The role of the Murray-Darling Basin Authority is to advance the sustainability, productivity, wellbeing and resilience of the Basin and its communities. Education of both students and the community though events like Sunray Warriors and field days can promote environmental awareness and responsible practices, contributing to a more sustainable future.
Students showed great curiosity and a strong grasp of why sharing and protecting water is essential. By learning about the Basin now, they're becoming future leaders who will help safeguard our Rivers, for generations.
The most fascinating thing we heard at Sunray Warriors when we asked the students "what things need water in the local area?" "Crocodiles!" (mentioned more than once).
PS. Crocodiles live in the northern parts of Australia and are not naturally found living in rivers of the Murray-Darling Basin.
Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication.
