Catch it in the Catchment
1-9 March, 2025
About
5 Years | 2,023 Volunteers | 3,800 kg Rubbish
Catch it in the Catchment, in partnership with Clean Up Australia, is here again for its sixth year, and we are aiming for 1000+ volunteers!
Our Aim - to prevent rubbish (mainly plastics) from polluting our urban and rural spaces where we live, work and play. We will catch rubbish before it enters the natural environments we value, such as our local bushland and waterways.
Why is this event important - The event draws attention to the impact of human activity on the network of streams, creeks, rivulets and the estuary itself. As well as removing rubbish from the Tamar estuary, this event:
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provides an opportunity for community education;
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helps to identify rubbish hot spots; and,
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highlights the positive impact community clean-up events can have on the overall quantity of the catchment area - many people each doing a little benefits the overall system.
Steps to Get Involved
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Get together a group – big or small, to help you – schools, sports clubs, businesses, family, workmates, friends, neighbours.
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Decide on site to clean up - decide on an area that needs some attention. This can be close to home, a local park, bushland area, along a creek or the Tamar. Note - Roadsides are often discussed as potential clean-up sites; unfortunately, these areas are high risk and cannot be included in this clean up event.
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Decide on a date and time of your clean up event and if you would like to open it up to the public to join.
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To register contact Trish Haeusler on 0402 503 324 or at catchitinthecatchment@gmail.com.
Local primary school children assisting with
Hobbler's Bridge clean-up
What else can Tamar NRM help with?
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Registering your group on your behalf with Clean Up Australia.
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Assistance finding an appropriate clean-up location;
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How to conduct a rubbish audit so Tamar NRM and Clean Up Australia can collect your rubbish statistics;
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Lending long-handled rubbish collectors and scales - great if you have problems bending over to pick up rubbish and scales to weigh your collection (first in first served, but we do our best to share them around during this 5-day event);
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Reusable bags if you are directly emptying rubbish directly into bins;
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Plastic Free Launceston is also available during the event days to visit your group to help with your rubbish audit and have a chat about reducing plastic pollution.
Malcolm Cowan (pictured at front), is a clean-up hero, organising regular clean ups in his local neighbourhood.
If you are a school group, or have any questions please contact The Catch It in the Catchment Coordinator, Trish Haeusler at catchitinthecatchment@gmail.com.
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