Environmentalist

The Coorong

Environmentalist

The Coorong National Park is located on the South-East coast of South Australia. It is a long and narrow lagoon that runs next to the sand dunes for about 140km.

It is wonderful natural environment that is home to a huge amount of flora and fauna, lots of which endangered. Humans have created some built features that allow humans to use the Coorong without causing much damage.

Significance

The Coorong National Park is a significant Australian environment. The Coorong is significant as it is a long lagoon that starts at the end of Australia's longest river - The Murray River.

The Coorong National Park has incredible connected system of plants and animals. The Coorong provides habitats and food for thousands of different plants and animals. Many of these species are endangered.

The area is used for fishing, camping, boating, wildlife observation, walking and researching. The Coorong National Park is one of the most natural, beautiful environments the world has to offer.

Why is this environment significant to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are the Traditional Owners of the Coorong area. For many thousands of years the Coorong had the highest populations for local Aboriginals. In this area was the Ngarrindjeri People who have a strong connection with the water and the area.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have strong connections with the Coorong in a cultural, spiritual, economic and social way. They hold an incredible amount of knowledge about the Coorong, what is has to offer and how to protect it. The Coorong had everything they needed - clean water, food, plants to use for medicine, shelter and warmth.

The river supported the plants and animals and allowed for large numbers. The Ngarrindjeri People were known for being big, strong and healthy people.

Today, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are focused on protecting the Coorong.

Issues

Unfortunately, the Coorong is experiencing many damaging issues. Water levels have dropped extremely low. This is causing many issues for the environment.

The dropping water levels is causing less plants to be able to grow. It is changing the habitat that the plants grow in best which unfortunately is causing many to die. The dropping water levels is also causing the wetland area to dry out.

Unfortunately, the water levels decreasing is also threatening the animals. The less water is causing less habitats for animals to live within the water and along the water edges. By decreasing the amount of homes for the animals it is decreasing the amount of species. Sadly, this is causing many animals species to become threatened or endangered.

Sadly the areas surrounding the Coorong waters are also being damaged. The shrub plants and coastal sand dunes are being destroyed by four-wheel drives, sand-boarding and cutting down small trees for firewood at camp sites. This is changing the environment and changing the habitats for many animals.

Caring for the environment

As a country, to care for the Coorong National Park we need to do many things.

It is important that when using the National Park do not remove any environmental elements. Care for the National park by looking after it, keeping it clean and not disturbing any plants or animals habitats.

When using large cars to go four-wheel driving, stick to paths or roads and follow all the signs. The area is constantly changing and some paths will become dangerous to drive on. It is important to read and follow all signs to protect yourself and the environment.

It is important when visiting or staying at the Coorong National Park that you take everything home with you. Take all the rubbish home or dispose of it in the correct bins. Be careful to only camp in allowed areas. It is important to understand that some areas are not safe for camping or are protected areas.

There are many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sacred sites within the Coorong National Park. They have lived in the area for thousands of years and are helping care and protect for the Coorong. These areas are culturally and spiritually significant. It is important to leave these sites exactly as they are and protect them.

Can you think of more ways we can help protect and care for the Coorong?

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The Coorong

Environmentalist

The Coorong National Park is located on the South-East coast of South Australia. It is a long and narrow lagoon that runs next to the sand dunes for about 140km.

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It is wonderful natural environment that is home to a huge amount of flora and fauna, lots of which endangered. Humans have created some built features that allow humans to use the Coorong without causing much damage.

Significance

The Coorong National Park is a significant Australian environment. The Coorong is significant as it is a long lagoon that starts at the end of Australia's longest river - The Murray River.

The Coorong National Park has incredible connected system of plants and animals. The Coorong provides habitats and food for thousands of different plants and animals. Many of these species are endangered.

The area is used for fishing, camping, boating, wildlife observation, walking and researching. The Coorong National Park is one of the most natural, beautiful environments the world has to offer.

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Why is this environment significant to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are the Traditional Owners of the Coorong area. For many thousands of years the Coorong had the highest populations for local Aboriginals. In this area was the Ngarrindjeri People who have a strong connection with the water and the area.

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The river supported the plants and animals and allowed for large numbers. The Ngarrindjeri People were known for being big, strong and healthy people.

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Today, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are focused on protecting the Coorong.

Issues

Unfortunately, the Coorong is experiencing many damaging issues. Water levels have dropped extremely low. This is causing many issues for the environment.

The dropping water levels is causing less plants to be able to grow. It is changing the habitat that the plants grow in best which unfortunately is causing many to die. The dropping water levels is also causing the wetland area to dry out.

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Caring for the environment

As a country, to care for the Coorong National Park we need to do many things.

​

It is important that when using the National Park do not remove any environmental elements. Care for the National park by looking after it, keeping it clean and not disturbing any plants or animals habitats.

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When using large cars to go four-wheel driving, stick to paths or roads and follow all the signs. The area is constantly changing and some paths will become dangerous to drive on. It is important to read and follow all signs to protect yourself and the environment.

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Can you think of more ways we can help protect and care for the Coorong?

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Why should getaway visit?

Now it is your turn! Why do you think Getaway will want to visit the Coorong? Is it important they go here? Do you think the Getaway staff and all the viewers will enjoy it?

For more fun facts and photos