Water
Intro
We can’t live without it but with only 1.2 % of water on the planet in a form we can drink it’s becoming an increasingly rare resource that in some cases is driving conflict.
Our speakers on this years panel come with a passion for delivering water smart solutions into nature, agriculture, cities, gardens, and water courses.
Come along and debate the issues with us and hear about practical solutions and water smart designs and projects that help manage and preserve one of our most valuable natural assets
Introductions
Janet – short title
Eira – short title
Melissa – short title
Shaun – short title
Questions/topics
Conflict over water – who is using what and where are the tension points – Janet (Maclaren Vale example)
What happens when we degrade our rivers and water ways what can we do about improving them – Eira & Shaun
How can we use water more efficiently in our cities – Melissa
How about more efficient systems for agriculture – Janet and Shaun
What about reducing the impact of storm water and runoff – Melissa and Eira
Is plastic pollution a problem – Janet and Eira
How do we get community involved – all
Resources
Garden smart design – plants
SAWater – Native garden inspiration
SA Water reservoir volunteer program
Are you looking to spend time outdoors, in nature? As a reservoir volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to get involved in a range of activities supporting biodiversity, conservation and recreation within South Australia’s reservoir reserves. With like-minded people, you will help to protect and preserve these special places and gain valuable knowledge and skills in conservation, land and recreation management. Activities include habitat restoration, revegetation, weed control, biodiversity surveys, contributing to threatened species recovery projects and fish stocking. Volunteering is available at Barossa, Happy Valley, Hope Valley, Mount Bold, Myponga, South Para and Warren Reservoir Reserves. The program has a flexible structure, allowing you to opt-in to activities that suit your availability and interests.
Volunteering | Reservoir reserves (reservoirs.sa.gov.au)
Reservoirs South Australia – Volunteering at Reservoir Reserves – YouTube
Watercourses
Landscape South Australia – Hills and Fleurieu | Watercourses
Sedge-and-rush-planting-guide-digital-version-FINAL.PDF (environment.sa.gov.au)
Homepage – Knowledge Platform – CRC for Water sensitive cities
SAWater – Reuse and recycled water
Regenerative agriculture and integrating biodiversity into landscapes
Goolwa to Wellington Local Action Planning Association
www.dynamicstate.com.au (get involved in imaging a better future for SA)
Sedges on the Edges https://www.wgcsa.com.au/uploads/1/1/5/5/115509859/fmjr160321ecovineyardssedgesontheedgesfinal.pdf
Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Board https://www.landscape.sa.gov.au/hf
Eira – sixth creek and other conservation and volunteering programs
These are all groups that I know are currently active and a good first contact for people.
Sixth Creek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2198450243817700
Sixth Creek Website: https://sixthcreek.com/
Upper River Torrens Landcare Group: http://torrenslandcare.org/
The Brownhill Creek Association: http://brownhillck.org/
Reservoir volunteering: https://www.reservoirs.sa.gov.au/caring-for-our-reservoirs/volunteering
Bridgewater Friends of Cox Creek: https://www.facebook.com/groups/392295219660591/
Hills Environment Centre: https://hecinc.org.au/
Map of Volunteer Groups created by the Landscape Board: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?hl=en&hl=en&mid=1NcV2pYQxBWJU05OOeh0JgOkVdByCw7E&ll=-34.959515387276184%2C138.81206308498423&z=11
Mellissa – smart urban water designs
Water Sensitive SA home – www.watersensitivesa.com
Subpages that link to multiple resources are:
WSUD for … community – https://www.watersensitivesa.com/resources/wsud-for/community/
WSUD for … Developers | small-scale – https://www.watersensitivesa.com/resources/wsud-for/developers_small-scale-infill/