EPA celebrates at Science Alive
South Australian school children were encouraged to get involved in science activities as part of the 10th annual Science Alive event that took place at the Adelaide Showground between 7-9 August.
An estimated 5,000 students attended the first day of this year’s event which featured demonstrations, wildlife exhibitions and “magic shows”.
The Sustainability, Environment and Conservation Minister, the Hon. Ian Hunter MLC, said Science Alive is a fantastic event that showcases to students the wonderful world of science.
The EPA which was among the many exhibitors, also used the occasion to mark its 20th anniversary this year, by encouraging students to explore the use of science to help protect the environment.
“The EPA’s Rain Garden 500 programme is an example of science in action, capturing stormwater from roads, carparks, driveways and hard surfaces to improve water quality to protect our creeks and coastal waters,” Mr Hunter said.
“This is a program that offers funding to eligible groups such as schools, community organisations and sports clubs to install a purpose-built rain garden.”
The Rain Garden 500 programme is part of an EPA Catchment to Coast project, funded through the Australian Government National Landcare Program until June 2018.
Anyone representing their community or street can apply until the end of August 2015 for between $3,000 and $50,000 in funding, under the current round of grants.
The first day of Science Alive was a designated Careers Day, where students are encouraged to take part in activities and demonstrations to consider the many benefits of science as a career path.
“I hope that many of the students who attended Science Alive, and other young people who visited the Adelaide Showground will be inspired to become the next wave of scientists, and ultimately benefit future generations of South Australians,” Mr Hunter said.
