CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF LOCAL WATER WAYS
LET’S PROTECT OUR WATER FUTURE
The Environmental Art Project (EAP) invites primary school and homeschool students to explore local environmental issues, whilst developing positive messages about protecting ecosystems. An Education Resource pack, school incursions and artist-led workshops are available to inspire a future generation of changemakers.
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Living on the world’s driest inhabited continent we understand that water is a precious resource. We all play a part in the protection and conservation of our local waterways. This year’s project guides students to understand how these ecosystems work, how they are changing, and depict their creative solutions to reduce impact, restore and protect our water future.
AREAS OF FOCUS
Lower Primary Years 1 - 3 | What makes a healthy waterway?
Students are to investigate the components of a healthy waterway. Their artwork should depict a thriving aquatic ecosystem and highlight the importance of the various elements that work together to sustain it. The artwork could include potential threats to this environment.
Upper Primary Years 4 - 6 | How can we protect or improve the health of our waterways?
Students are to investigate one type of waterway - creek, wetland, river, lake, or water catchment area. They will explore the elements that maintain a healthy ecosystem and identify at least one threat to this environment. Their research and artwork should also propose ways to improve the waterway’s health.
EXPLORE & INVESTIGATE
MAC Inc.’s project partner, Water Corporation, offer free curriculum-aligned incursions which help students learn about the water cycle, Perth's water supply, water in Aboriginal culture, and how we can all be waterwise.
Waterwise School Program - Water Corporation
Local Government partners the City of Swan and Shire of Mundaring support a number of Friends and Environment Groups, newsletters and replanting initiatives for schools that wish to participate in additional water protection activities, see Education Resource for details.
BIBBUL NGARMA ABORIGINAL ASSOCIATION
Bibbul Ngarma Aboriginal Association Incorporated – Welcome to Bibbul Ngarma Aboriginal Association
We are committed to ensuring the health and sustainability of our Boodja, Mother Earth and have a unique opportunity to change the future for Australian rivers but we need your help in gaterhing information about the Mandoon Bilya Helena River.
BOORYUL-BAH-BILYA (MANDOON BILYA - HELENA RIVER) SURVEY
More Resources
Dr Noel Nannup shares the story of the Waugal, recognised by Noongar people as the giver of life who maintains all fresh water sources.
Learn all about Perth's urban water cycle, wastewater treatment and groundwater replenishment.
Learn about Perth's integrated water cycle, our amazing groundwater catchment and how stormwater affects our water supply.
A Walk Through a Water Catchment
Artist and Biodiversity Educator Angela Rossen and Environmental Educator Cathy Levett discuss and explore local waterways.
Design Skills for Communicating a Message
Angela Rossen shares her ideas for creating unique poster designs that promote waterway conservation.
Creating an Artwork
Angela explores how to transform what you've learnt into an artwork that communicates your message.