A short note to remind you of the Duiwenhoks Conservancy Annual General Meeting. As usual, we plan to meet on Easter Saturday morning at 10 am in the Vrede Saal in Vermaaklikheid.
We really value your participation. This annual meeting is a unique opportunity to show up as a community as we share our progress in the past 12 months. There is certainly much to celebrate. It’s also an opportunity to share what you believe we need to take care of. This is your chance to give input into shaping the future actions of the Duiwenhoks Conservancy committee.
This year, Dr Lara van Niekerk, Principal Researcher at CSIR, has accepted our invitation to share her knowledge of our special river, and update us on national and global estuarine initiatives.
Lara has impeccable credentials, having led research projects on more than 30 estuaries, including the Duiwenhoks. In addition, Lara recently finalised the National Health Assessment of SAs estuaries as part of the National Biodiversity Assessment 2018. Lara has been instrumental in the development of technologies, strategic and operational policies and protocols, and legislation required for the effective management of South Africa’s estuaries.
