Spring 2025 eDNA Results – Discover What’s Living in Your Local Creek

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Join Wildlife Queensland, Resilient Rivers and Toowoomba Regional Council for a community workshop sharing the results of the Spring 2025 regional environmental DNA project and a walk and talk along your local creek.

This is your opportunity to learn what species are calling your local waterways home. Using cutting-edge eDNA technology, we can detect the presence of wildlife simply from water samples. This means we’re uncovering a hidden world of biodiversity — from turtles and fish to macroinvertebrates and even microscopic diatoms.

8:30am - Doors open - see location below - opposite BBQ area

9:00am - 9:45am - Indoor Presentation

• Overview of environmental DNA monitoring
• Spring 2025 survey results
• Species detected across the catchment
• What the findings mean for waterway health and conservation
• Update on other environmental programs

9:45am - 10:15am - Morning Tea

10:15am - 11:00 am Optional Walk along the Dam and Crows Nest Creek

• Explore and discuss key species living in the creek
• Ask questions and connect with others who care about local waterways
• What to Bring: Hat, water bottle, long sleeve shirt, long pants, must have enclosed shoes suitable for walking along uneven ground

The project is a Resilient Rivers SEQ project funded by the Australian Government, Queensland Government, Council of Mayors (SEQ) and Council’s as part of the South East Queensland City Deal. The Deal is a partnership between the Australian Government, Queensland Government and Council of Mayors (SEQ) delivering…