Become a Waterbug Detective

Water bugs are a whole collection of bizarre and wonderful creatures that spend some

or all of their lives in waterways. Did you know that waterbugs are important indicators of water quality and they can tell us a lot about how healthy that waterway is.

In this two-hour practical workshop you will learn how to:

  • collect, sort and identify waterbugs
  • enter the data using the Waterbug App
  • compare your score with other creeks on the Waterbug Data Portal

Please download the app before the event and set up your log-in details. Search ‘The Waterbug App’ on Android or iOs. For more details visit www.waterbugblitz.org.au/

This is an outdoor event that is suitable for adults and children. Please bring gumboots if you have them. All children will need to be supervised by a parent or guardian.

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