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World Wetlands Day
To celebrate World Wetlands Day 2009, WetlandCare Australia, in conjunction with
the Burnett Mary Regional Group, Bundaberg Regional Council, Oceanwatch Australia
and
Mt Appallan Vineyards are hosting a special screening of the locally produced,
Federally funded documentary ‘Source to Sea – Stories of the Burnett River Country’
.
This special event will be held at the Moncrieff Theatre, Bundaberg on Thursday
February 5th from 5:30pm – 8pm.
David Brown, CEO of the Burnett Mary Regional Group says: “The theme of this
years World Wetlands Day is ‘Upstream Downstream Wetlands Connect Us All’, and
the screening of ‘Source to Sea’ beautifully illustrates this. The stories of
the Traditional Owners who have grown up on the river, highlight its diverse values
while also showing the changes it has undergone over time”.
Rachael Nasplezes, WetlandCare Australia’s Project Coordinator for the region,
says;
“This event will showcase some of the regions most beautiful and diverse wetlands
as well as presenting the important role wetlands play as the ‘kidneys of the
earth”.
“Wetands play an integral role in our region, as they filter and clean the water
that would otherwise pollute our beautiful coastal sites, such as the Great Barrier
Reef Lagoon”.
The evening will begin at 5:30pm with a foyer display showcasing the regions
beautiful wetland areas and offering attendees a taste of local produce, with
locally produced wine, locally caught seafood, and locally harvested macadamia
nuts (care of Growcom/Bundaberg Fruit and Vegetable Growers).
There will also be information available regarding a variety of initiatives that
the Australian Government is now offering to landholders and the community alike
to help protect and manage the regions important wetland areas.
For more information please contact Rachel Nasplezes on ph: 4181 2999 ext 108
or email rachel.nasplezes@bmrg.org.au
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