PCL works with kindergartens, primary and secondary schools to support and extend school programs and offer hands on experiences to children. During 2015/16 schools engaged include; Mirani State School, St. Francis Xavier, Slade Point State School, Whitsunday Anglican School, Beaconsfield State School, Mackay Kindy & Preschool, Mackay State High School, and Petit Early Learning Journey Marian.
Funding through the Landcare Support project has allowed PCL to assist teachers who are passionate about environmental awareness. This includes delivering programmes and field days for their schools. Activities include plant selection and recommendations for native plants, facilitating tree plantings on site, beach clean‐ups and provision of educational materials.
Monitoring Organisation Pioneer Catchment Landcare
Name Melissa Spalding
Phone 4944 1979
Email melissa.spalding@pioneercatchment.org.au
Position in organisation Project Officer
Activity Type
Activity Indicators water quality in freshwater river basins
Activity location O'Connell catchment, Pioneer catchment, Plane catchment
Frequency of monitoring
Monitoring Start Date 01/07/2015
30/06/2017Location of monitoring data
Date quality / confidence
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