The Rotary Health of the River (HOTR) Youth Forum is a 5-day educational program at Calperum Station (near Renmark, SA) focusing on river ecology, management, and conservation for Year 9 and 10 students. Supported by Rotary District 9510, it offers hands-on mentoring from ecologists regarding water quality, sustainability, and salinity issues.
Health Of The River Youth Forum this year is from Mon 14th Sept - Fri 18th Sep 2026 at Calperum Station. healthoftheriver@rotary9510.org
This 5 day forum provides hands on learning and mentoring from specialist ecologists and researchers on a working conservation and research property, with an emphasis on “River Health”
Supported by Rotary Clubs, the forum provides transport, accommodation, meals and exceptional learning experiences.
Supported by Rotary Clubs, the forum provides transport, accommodation, meals and exceptional learning experiences.
Activities will include a focus on sustainable water management and irrigation practices, salinity issues and environmental flows, conservation, land degradation and rehabilitation and more.
https://www.rotary9510.org/sitepage/youth/health-of-the-river-forum
Alan thanking Ian for his presentation
Photo Zac Edmonds