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SUMMARY:AUSMAP Training Day (Cocos Keeling Islands)
DESCRIPTION:About The Training\nLearn about AUSMAP and participate in this full-day training session on the field sampling methodology for collecting, sorting and identifying microplastics.\nJoinAUSMAP ProgramDirector Dr Michelle Blewittto become an accreditedAUSMAP Ambassador. \nGain a broader environmental awareness on the issue of plastics and deeper insight into the microplastic problem\nWhat are microplastics, where we can find them in our local community, and how AUSMAP is helping to reduce this problem, along with your help!\nLearn about the current state of affairs across Australia and how we can manage these issues\nGain hands-on experience by undertaking a scientific microplastic sample along a local shoreline – contributing to data collection that will be added to national microplastic database and hotspot map\nField sampling will be followed by a practical accreditation in the afternoon session, an essential part of the official AUSMAP program – on completion, you will become an accredited AUSMAP Ambassador\nProgram is directly linked to the Australian curriculum so great for educators – resources available to trained ambassadors (PD available for trained teachers)\nWhen:Wednesday 9thAugust@ 0830 (meeting) for 0845 am start, finish approximately 3:30pm\nExpert:Dr Michelle Blewitt(Program Director)\nVenue:Home Island Shire Office, Lot 256 Jalan Melati, Home Island\nBook: Register here\nThis is training is suited for educators, members of council, sustainability officers, retirees, community members – anyone aged 14 years and over.\nLight morning tea will be provided but pleaseBYOreusable coffee cup,water bottle andlunch or purchase close by on the day at a local café.\nPlease, no single-use plastics!\nLIMITED PLACES, PLEASE BOOK ASAP by2nd August @ 5PM\nBOOK HERE\nEvent will be photographed for media purposes.\nAbout the AUSMAP Program\nIt’s hard to solve a problem you can’t see.Until recently microplastic pollution presentedscientists with a crisis that wasinvisible to the naked eye. Now we have AUSMAP – the Australian Microplastic Assessment Project.\nAUSMAP is a global first, nationwide citizen science that engages and educates the community to collect scientifically reliable data on microplastics from shorelines across the country – from coasts to catchments – to identify litter hotspots and assist in source reduction.\nAUSMAP is a powerful management tool that forms the basis to develop and implement regional litter prevention strategies for stakeholders to use, and act on.\nWe need to know how much is out there before we figure outwhat to do with it. And we need large numbers of Australians to engage with behaviour change so we can stopany more plastic from entering our waterways and design effective mitigation strategies.\nThat’s why we need you in our AUSMAP collaborative citizen science project!\nFAQs\nWhat is the cost of the Training Day?\nThe training day isfreeof charge!\nDonations to support the ongoing development and delivery of AUSMAP are greatly appreciated.\nAll donations over $2 are tax-deductible.\nWhat do I need to bring?\n*You will be required to collect water as part of the field sampling, so please bringwaterproof shoes (orgo barefoot)\n* Rain jacket and/or sun protection, including hat and sunscreen\n* Notebook and pen\n* Reusable water bottle and coffee cup\nWhat obligation do I have after I complete the AUSMAP Training Program?\n**As you register, you will complete theAUSMAP Collaborator Agreement questions**\nAs a registered AUSMAP Collaborator, you need to agree to the following: \nWhere possible, complete sampling 4 times per year in a proposed location;\nFollow our AUSMAP methodology, using our field kit & equipment, send datasheets and microplastic samples to AUSMAP for further analysis;\nPromote the AUSMAP program with your local community;\nAUSMAP methodology, sampling, data and name cannot be used for profit; and\nThe materials and training provided are restricted to providing education and data collection to organisations that are not gaining financially – the program can not be taught or used without prior agreement with AUSMAP (refer to Collaborator Agreement);\nFor more information, please contactevents@ausmap.org\nLook forward to seeing you!\n
URL:https://tangaroablue.org/events-calendar/ausmap-training-day-cocos-keeling-islands/
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LOCATION:Home Island Shire Office, 6799 Home Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Cocos (Keeling) Islands
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