We are looking for citizen scientists to help us monitor the health of the river systems in Bellingen, New South Wales.
The project will gather monthly data on river health that will be used to support recovery actions of endangered species such as the critically endangered Bellinger River Turtle (Myuchelysgeorgesi). Volunteers will be trained to help with this project.
The project is being delivered by OzGreen, Saving our Species, the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (formerly the Office of Environment and Heritage), NSW Waterwatch, Bellingen Shire Council, Bellinger Landcare, Eco Logical Australia, North Coast Local Land Services, Western Sydney University and Taronga Zoo Sydney.
What will volunteers do?
Citizen scientists will be trained by OzGreen and NSW Waterwatch. Using water quality testing equipment, they will collect data once a month at specially selected sites along the rivers.
How do I sign up?
For more information and to sign up, email [email protected].
Bellinger River snapping turtle (Myuchelys georgesi) 
Bellinger River snapping turtle (Myuchelys georgesi) 
Bellinger River snapping turtle (Myuchelys georgesi) hatchlings