Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional, NSW tracks platypus and rakali populations with monitoring project

Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional, NSW Platypus Rakali Monitoring

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Volunteer monitors find tips on where to locate local platypus and rakali populations on the project's website. An online survey allows citizen scientists to record sightings including date, time, animal health, and location. The Platypus and Rakali Citizen Science Monitoring Program website includes an interactive map and monthly sighting statistics. Council officials use the data to monitor wildlife health, typically a bellwether for water quality issues and overdevelopment.

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Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional, NSW

Area in New South Wales

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Platypus and Rakali Citizen Science Monitoring Program - Queanbeyan-Palerang

Both platypus and rakali are regularly spotted in the Queanbeyan River. We welcome members of the community to report sightings of both rakali and platypus across our local goverment area.

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Project Succeeded

Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional won the Habitat and Wildlife Conservation Award at the Keep Australia Beautiful NSW Sustainable Cities 2020 Awards.

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