Water Kit - Hunter Water

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4.3 national grants & awards agency project focus amount contact details Australian Government Capital Grants Projects Often working with P&C Associations, these help schools with major capital works programs. Eureka Awards Australia’s pre-eminent Science Awards: Up to $1,000,000 www.dest.gov.au Sustainability Education Prize Encourages excellence in the design, implementation and evaluation of sustainability education programs. $10,000 Australian Museum Schools Science Prize Encourages secondary school students with a passion for science and for communicating ideas to tell a scientific story via a short video piece. The idea is to communicate a scientific concept in a way that is accessible and entertaining to the public as a whole while painlessly increasing their science knowledge. $11,000 T 9320 6039 www.austmus.gov.au Earth, Environmental & Planetary Sciences Prize Design of a webpage by Year 10-12 students (other years may be considered) that demonstrates excellence in the investigation and study of Planet Earth and the interrelationships of its physical and biological systems. $11,000 Australian Water Association Banksia Environment Foundation Dept of Environment and Conservation Dept of Environment and Conservation Dept of Environment and Heritage Dept of Prime Minister and Cabinet Keep Australia Beautiful Australian Junior Water Prize Individuals or small groups of senior high school students carry out an innovative water science project. Banksia Awards This recognises and reward individuals, community groups, businesses and government organisations for leadership and excellence in protecting Australia’s environment, and the ecological services it provides. Eco Schools Grants Small grants to help schools develop and implement environmental management projects. Environmental Trust Designed to support community groups to undertake environmental restoration and rehabilitation and environmental education throughout NSW. Environmental Education Grants Program Funds activities which support the community’s capacity to protect the environment, especially where this will act as a catalyst for national change. Australian Communities Water Fund Provides community grants to support the wise use of water through practical on-the-ground work. Environmental Programs Grants and programs for community and school education projects, including Tidy Towns Awards, Metropride Awards, Clean Beach Challenge and Waste Watchers. Cash prize T 9413 1288 www.awa.asn.au Prize money is set each year T 03 9684 4667 www.banksiafdn.com Up to $2,500 T 8837 6093 www.epa.nsw.gov.au $5,000 to $100,000 T 8837 6093 www.epa.nsw.gov.au No maximum limit. In recent years grants have ranged between $3,000 to $45,000 Up to $50,000 Variety of grants and awards www.deh.gov.au www.dpmc.gov.au T 9633 3380 www.kabnsw.org.au Water kit . ssS . 001 . april 2010 6
agency project focus amount contact details National Landcare Awards Presented biennially to groups and individuals involved in Landcare practices. There are specific categories for schools. Groups and individuals must first compete in their respective State awards. Landcare Australia Awards Landcare Education Award Recognises excellence in raising awareness, knowledge and understanding of Landcare amongst students and/or the community, and implementing Landcare practices on its own property or within the local community. No cash prizes; but high level of promotion and recognition T 1800 151 105 www.landcareaustralia. com.au Rivercare Award For a community-based group that has made a significant contribution to sustainable management, rehabilitation and conservation of a waterway. Landcare Australia Funding Australia Post Grants Mitre 10 Schools Grant Bi-Lo Schools Grant Bundaberg Rum Waterways Grant Up to $3,300 $500 $500 $5,000 T 1800 151 105 www.landcareaustralia. com.au Mercy Foundation Environmental Grants for Schools Run annually, schools may apply for funds to assist in environmental education and site rehabilitation activities. Up to $1,000 T 9699 8726 www.mercyfoundation. com.au Natural Heritage Trust University of NSW Volvo Envirofund Grants A comprehensive grant scheme delivered at many different levels and often linked to local environmental issues. Community groups and schools that have established their own incorporated group are eligible. Sustainable Living Competition Annual competition that rewards high school students for sustainable living projects undertaken in the classroom, individually or by entire school communities. Volvo Adventure Award This international award recognises environmental achievements by young people and encourages environmental activism across the world. Up to $50,000 T 1800 065 823 www.nht.gov.au/ envirofund Over $30,000 in prizes T 9385 4979 www.sustainableliving. com.au See website www.volvoadventure. org Water kit . ssS . 001 . april 2010 7
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introduction to water supply WATER
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introduction WHY STUDY WATER? Water
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1.1 the water cycle INTRODUCTION Mo
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BREAKING THE WATER CYCLE To supply
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Hunter Water’s area of operations
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Protecting and managing the catchme
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Water From The Mountains Chichester
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Rewarding Water Conservation A new
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Main infrastructure of Hunter Water
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1.6 the managing groundwater supply
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Water Sharing Plan for the Tomago,
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Environmental Hunter Water: • Dev
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