1. Frogs - Habitat Survey www.ecolinc.vic.edu.au

2. Habitat survey  Why conduct a habitat survey? To understand the condition and quality of a waterway  A healthy waterway usually means that the surrounding land or catchment is in good condition  An unhealthy waterway indicates that something is wrong in the catchment www.ecolinc.vic.edu.au

3. Environmental report card Decide the format of your environmental report  Booklet  Poster  Certificate www.ecolinc.vic.edu.au

4. Habitat factors Bank erosion and stability In-stream cover Verge vegetation Bank vegetation www.ecolinc.vic.edu.au

5. Habitat factors www.ecolinc.vic.edu.au Riffle Pool

6. In-stream cover: Fish and other aquatic organisms require snags, logs and rocks where they can shelter for predators and the current. Verge vegetation: Vegetation growing on the section of land up to 30 meters from the water’s edge. Bank vegetation: Trees, shrubs, grasses, ground covers that grow on the bank. Habitat factors www.ecolinc.vic.edu.au

7. Wetland organisms Bank erosion and stability: Streams naturally erode, usually on bends. Changes in adjacent land can cause a stream to become unstable, such as run-off from impervious surfaces and stock access. Riffles: A shallow area in a stream where water rushes quickly. Pools: Upsteam of a riffle the water is often quiet and may form a pool. Habitat factors www.ecolinc.vic.edu.au