Haughton River SVAM survey

SVAM Survey: Haughton River
Join us on the water as we explore and monitor the mangroves of the Haughton River estuary!
 
This is your chance to:
🚤 Get out onto the estuary and experience our coastal wetlands from a new perspective
📹 Contribute valuable monitoring data through the MangroveWatch Shoreline Video Assessment Method (S-VAM)
🌱 Support long-term mangrove conservation and management
🤝 Connect with a great community of volunteers, researchers, and wetland enthusiasts
 
No experience needed! Just bring your curiosity and an interest in our coastal environments.
 

Who can participate

 Adults
 

What to bring

Please wear:
  • Sun-protective clothing: long-sleeve shirt, long pants, hat, sunglasses.
  • Closed-toe shoes that can get slightly wet (e.g., dive boots, gum boots, old sneakers, or lace-up boots).
Please bring:
  • Raincoat/Spray Jacket
  • Personal Water Bottle
  • Insect Repellent
  • Sunscreen

What's provided

Light catering will be provided, including fruit, juices, muesli bars, and lollies. There will also be extra water to refill your bottle. Feel free to bring along your own snacks/light lunch if you’d like. First aid kit will be available.
 

What you'll be doing

We’ll be travelling by boat along the lower Haughton River estuary, recording continuous video footage of the mangrove shoreline as part of the MangroveWatch Shoreline Video Assessment Method (S-VAM).

This monitoring approach helps track changes in mangrove condition over time and provides valuable information to support local conservation and management efforts. Along the way, we'll discuss mangrove ecology, identify key plants and animals, and explore the important role these wetlands play in supporting biodiversity, fisheries, and coastal resilience.

It's a relaxed and enjoyable field session that offers a unique opportunity to contribute to real-world environmental monitoring while learning more about one of Townsville's most important coastal ecosystems.

 
Please fill out the participation form if you haven't already and attach it in the registration page.
 

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Event Information

Event Date 14-07-2026 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Cut Off Date 13-07-2026 5:00 pm
Capacity 3
Available Place 0
Individual Price Free
Location Cromarty Ck Boat Ramp - Haughton River SVAM
Categories Earthwatch Events, Community Events

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