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World Scout Environment Badge
WORLD SCOUT ENVIRONMENT BADGE JOURNAL Done by: Mr Nicholas Koh Yong Zhi Cuon Scout Group
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OVERVIEW OF WSEP
Stage
Educational objectives per age group 15+
A. EXPLORE and REFLECT – Complete activities based on each of the five aims Explore the sources of clean water and clean air in the local environment. 1. People and natural systems have clean water and clean air
Demonstrate
the
relationship
of
personal actions to the availability of clean water and clean air in the local and global environment. Explore a local natural area.
Understand the ecosystem connections of native species of plants and animals and their habitat needs. 2. Sufficient natural habitat exists to support native species
Demonstrate the relationship between personal actions and the availability of sufficient natural habitat to support native species.
Be aware of global conservation issues affecting biodiversity.
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Explain the local impact of harmful substances to people and the broader environment and what can be done by 3. The risk of harmful substances to people and the environment are minimized
individuals, groups and the community to reduce the risk.
Understand
the
global
impact
of
harmful substances and how local actions
can
change
the
global
environment. Explain how our choice of action and responsibility as an individual, group, community and country can affect the environment. 4. The most suitable environmental practices are used
Understand how we can change our actions to improve our impact on the environment.
Demonstrate how local solutions can impact global issues.
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Be able to recognise different types of environmental hazards and natural disasters and explain why they occur.
Demonstrate how to help other people 5. People are prepared to respond
to
be
prepared
to
respond
to
to environmental hazards and
environmental hazards and natural
natural disasters
disasters in the local area.
Explain
how
environment
changes
to
can
the
influence
environmental hazards and natural disasters. B. TAKE ACTION – Do an environmental project Identify local environmental issues and potential solutions.
Plan and execute an environmental 6. Environmental project that relates to the previous learning and to the local environment
project.
Understand
the
local
to
global
connections of the project.
Evaluate the results of the project for the Scouts, the community and the environment.
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1. WWMD 2009
Date completed: 18 September 2009
Explore the sources of clean water and clean air in the local environment.
Demonstrate the relationship of personal actions to the availability of clean water and clean air in the local and global environment.
1. Organize and execution of World Water Monitoring Day 2009 for Tampines District July to 18 September 2009
A total of 6 Units from 4 schools participated in this programme: •
Cuon Scout Group – Scout Troop
•
Cuon Scout Group – Venture Scout Unit
•
Cuon Scout Group – Rover Scout Crew
•
Casuarina Primary School Cub Scout Pack
•
East View Primary School Cub Scout Pack
•
Meridian Primary School Cub Scout Pack
World Water Monitoring Day is an international education and outreach program that builds public awareness and involvement in protecting water resources around the world by engaging citizens to conduct basic monitoring of their local water bodies.
Using the water testing kits loan to us from the Waterways Watch Society, Singapore, and the participating units tested water in the following water bodies: •
Sungei Api Api, Pasir Ris Park
•
Sungei Tampines, Pasir Ris Park
•
Bedok Reservoir
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The water testing test for the following elements in the water: •
Temperature Aquatic animals (e.g. stream insects, trout, and salmon) are sensitive to changes in water temperature and require a certain temperature range to survive and thrive. If water temperature is outside that range for a long time, organisms can be stressed and die.
Temperature also affects the amount of oxygen water can hold. Cold water holds more oxygen than warm water, and all aquatic animals need oxygen to survive. Temperature also affects the rate of photosynthesis by aquatic plants, and the sensitivity of organisms to toxic wastes, parasites and disease. Warm water discharged from factories, the removal of trees and vegetation that shade streams, and water that runs off city streets can cause temperature changes that threaten the balance of aquatic systems. •
Turbidity Turbidity is the measure of the relative clarity of water. Turbid water is caused by suspended and colloidal matter such as clay, silt, organic and inorganic matter, and microscopic organisms. Turbidity should not be confused with color, since darkly colored water can still be clear and not turbid. Turbid water may be the result of soil erosion, urban runoff, algal blooms, and bottom sediment disturbances which can be caused by boat traffic and abundant bottom feeding fish.
•
pH value pH is a measurement of the acidic or basic quality of water. The pH scale ranges from a value of a (very acidic) to 14 (very basic), with 7 being neutral. Most aquatic animals prefer a range of 6.5 to 8.0 They are adapted to a specific pH level and may die, stop reproducing, or move away if the pH of the water varies beyond this range.
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Low pH can also allow toxic compounds to become more available to aquatic plants and animals. This can produce conditions that hurt aquatic life. pH can be affected by atmospheric deposition (or acid rain), wastewater discharges, drainage from mines, and the type of rock naturally found in the area. •
Dissolved oxygen Dissolved Oxygen (DO) is important to the health of aquatic ecosystems. All aquatic animals need oxygen to survive. Natural waters with consistently high dissolved oxygen levels are most likely healthy and stable environments, and are capable of supporting a diversity of aquatic organisms. Natural and human-induced changes to the aquatic environment can affect the availability of dissolved oxygen.
Dissolved Oxygen % Saturation is an important measurement of water quality. Cold water can hold more dissolved oxygen than warm water. For example, water at 28°C will be 100% saturated with 8 ppm dissolved oxygen. However, water at 8°C can hold up to 12 ppm of oxygen before it is 100% saturated. High levels of bacteria or large amounts of rotting plants can cause the % saturation to decrease. This can cause large fluctuations in dissolved oxygen levels throughout the day, which can affect the ability of plants and animals to thrive.
The World Water Monitoring Day is supported by Waterways Watch Society (NGO), Singapore Polytechnic, and PUB.
Please see attached supporting documents for the water test results by the respective schools.
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2. INTER-TIDAL WALK
Date completed: 21 June 2008
Explore a local natural area. Understand the ecosystem connections of native species of plants and animals and their habitat needs.
Demonstrate the relationship between personal actions and the availability of sufficient natural habitat to support native species. Be aware of global conservation issues affecting biodiversity.
1. Participated in Pulau Semakau inter-tidal walk 21 June 2008
Semakau Landfill Tour 4.30am:
Arrive at Marina South Pier
5.00 - 5.45am:
Depart for Semakau Landfill
5.45 - 6.15am:
Walk to intertidal area
6.15 - 9.30am:
Intertidal walk
9.30 - 10.30am:
Landfill tour and video presentation
10.30am:
Depart Semakau Landfill
11.15am:
Arrive at Marina South Pier
The local natural area explored was Pulau Semakau, a wetland and coastal area, where it is rich in biodiversity and has helped to raise my awareness and understanding of the relationships and interconnectivity between marine lives.
Pulau Semakau is built for the purpose of waste disposal, the Semakau landfill is also Singapore's first offshore landfill and now the only remaining landfill in Singapore. Situated offshore among the southern islands of Singapore, it covers a total area of 3.5 square kilometers and has a capacity of 63 million m³. To create the required landfill
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space, a 7 km perimeter rock bund was built to enclose a part of the sea between Pulau Semakau and Pulau Sakeng.
The flora and fauna on Pulau Semakau can be generally classified into three areas: 1. Coral reefs There are more than ten different species of coral reefs found on the coral nursery around the surrounding waters off Pulau Semakau. (Tan, 2008)
2. Inter-tidal areas A survey on Semakau in 2005 found that there are vast stretches of Tape sea grass (Enhalus acoroides) which is considered rare and vulnerable in Singapore, on the inter-tidal areas of Semakau. These Tape sea grass makes up the bulk of the sea grass meadow at Semakau. (WildSingapore, 2005)
3. Mangroves The 2005 survey also found four plants listed as endangered in Singapore. Among them is the Seashore Bat Lily (Tacca leontopetaloides) which so far has only been recorded in Pulau Semakau for Singapore. (WildSingapore, 2005)
Being a landfill, the exploration on Pulau Semakau has also shown us that as long as we are willing to take action, we can actually preserve much of our environment, where human developments can co-exist with nature.
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3. ICCS 2009
Date completed: 19 September 2009
Explain the local impact of harmful substances to people and the broader environment and what can be done by individuals, groups and the community to reduce the risk.
Understand the global impact of harmful substances and how local actions can change the global environment.
1. Organize and execution of International Coastal Cleanup Singapore 2009 for Tampines District 19 September 2009
A total of 8 Units participated in this programme: •
Beatty’s Beaver Scout Group
•
Bishan Park’s Lightning Scout Group
•
Cuon Scout Group – Scout Troop
•
Cuon Scout Group – Venture Scout Unit
•
Cuon Scout Group – Rover Scout Crew
•
East Spring’s Oneida Scout Group
•
Ngee Ann’s Wichita Scout Group
•
Siglap’s White Stag Scout Group
The International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) is an annual event conducted in 70-100 countries, coordinated by the US-based agency, The Ocean Conservancy, a non-profit organization.
It aims to remove and collect data on the debris from the shorelines, waterways and beaches of the world's lakes, rivers and oceans. This information serves to educate the public on marine debris issues and to encourage positive change by submissions to
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governmental and international organizations that will reduce debris in waterways and enhance aquatic environments.
The International Coastal Cleanup, Singapore (ICCS) is coordinated by the Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research of the National University of Singapore and is supported by Sungei Buloh Wetlands Reserve, Waterways Watch Society and numerous local and international schools, institutions and organizations.
Since its inception by the Nature Society (Singapore) in 1992, the ICCS has had an average annual participation of 1,500 volunteers and average collection of 60,000 pieces of litter, making it one of Singapore’s largest environmental conservation programmes.
This year, the ICCS event was also registered with WOSM, through The Singapore Scout Association, as well as with Clean up the World, a NGO and also a partner of WOSM.
A total of 101 participants came together, covering 1867m of coastline, 28 trash bags were filled and 189kg of marine debris was removed from our shores. Among the trash found includes drum barrels, the base of a lamp post, sofa cushion, broom sticks, air conditioner, but the greatest number of trash found were plastic bags and Styrofoam, both numbered at 299 pieces each.
Please see attached supporting documents for the breakdown of trash collected.
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4. WWS RIVER PATROL
Date completed: 20 August 2009
Explain how our choice of action and responsibility as an individual, group, community and country can affect the environment.
Understand how we can change our actions to improve our impact on the environment. Demonstrate how local solutions can impact global issues.
1. Participated in Waterways Watch Society River Patrol September 2008 to 20 August 2009
As a volunteer with the Waterways Watch Society, I participated in the following activities and patrols: •
Bicycle Patrols
•
Boat Patrols
•
Social Responsibility Programmes for Corporate
I had participated in the Corporate Social Responsibility Programme for the following organizations: •
Siemens Pte Ltd, Singapore
•
Singapore Police Force
This programme covers a presentation on 'Our Waterways' at the Waterways Watch Society’s premises at Kallang, on the necessity of taking care of our living environment (land, air and sea).
After the presentation, the participants went on patrols with our
volunteers in our Marina Reservoir area, in boats and bikes.
Both the boat and bike patrols will travel up the Singapore River, where we identify sources of pollution for reporting to the agencies such as PUB, NEA and/or NParks.
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For bike patrols, we will remove litter found along the banks of the Singapore River or at specific spots alongside where litter is most commonly found, we are also involved in educating the general public and users of the Singapore River, about how our waterways system connect, and why it is important for us to have sustainable good daily social habits to respect and value our environment.
For boat patrols, we will remove marine debris from the Singapore River, collect data on the type of marine trash and perform water testing on the river water.
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5. AWS 2009
Date completed: 18 June 2009
Be able to recognise different types of environmental hazards and natural disasters and explain why they occur.
Demonstrate how to help other people to be prepared to respond to environmental hazards and natural disasters in the local area. Explain how changes to the environment can influence environmental hazards and natural disasters.
1. Organize and execution of Asian Water Symposium 2009 for Waterways Watch Society 18 June 2009 I had participated in the Asian Water Symposium as an organizing committee member, for Waterways Watch Society. This symposium was in collaboration with Dunman High School, to leverage on Singapore International Water Week (22-26 June).
The focus of the conference was about environmental hazards and natural disasters caused by climate change, and how can we ensure environmental sustainability.
The planning and preparation details are as follows:
January •
Forming of committee
•
Orientation – getting to know each other
•
Budget planning
February •
Banner and poster design and orders
•
Recruitment of volunteers
•
Ordering of door gifts
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March •
Planning of programmes, topics and schedules o International Water Issues o Leadership and Environment o Semakau Landfill Waste Management o Urban Watershed Management
•
Registration begins
April •
Invitation to Guest of Honor – Dr. Amy Khor, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Water Resource.
•
Invitation to the keynote speaker – Vladen Babovic, Singapore-Delft Water Alliance
•
Invitation to the session speakers: o Dr. K E Seetharam, Institute of Water Policy o Mr. Martin Tan, Halogen Foundation o Mr. Edward Lim, Starfish Learning Journey o Dr. Apichart Anukularmphai, Thailand
May •
Planning for catering
•
Planning for logistics
June •
Full Rehearsal at Dunman High School on 15 June 2009
•
Actual event at Dunman High School on 18 June 2009
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Asian Water Symposium The AWS took place on 18th June 2009, with a total of 8 speakers. The venue was Dunman High, and the symposium was carried out in the auditorium, canteen, and lecture theatres 1 and 2. Dr Amy Khor, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, MEWR, was the event’s guest-of-honour. She delivered the opening address for the AWS.
Prof. Vladen Babovic from Singapore-Delft Water Alliance gave a keynote speech about the role of water in our hot and crowded world today.
After our first tea break, the first lecture of AWS started with Dr. K. E. Seetharam, from the Institute of Water Policy. Dr. Seetharam talked about the international water issues we face today. At the end of the lecture, there was also a short Q&A session, and students got to voice out their opinions and learn more from one another’s perspective.
The second lecture of the day was by Mr. Martin Tan, the co-founder of Halogen Foundation. Mr. Tan delivered a very engaging lecture about leadership and its role in environmental issues. Lunch was served after Mr. Tan’s lecture.
The afternoon continued with the third lecture of the day, by Mr. Edward Lim from Starfish Learning Journey. Mr. Lim, an active environmentalist, gave a lecture about Semakau Landfill Waste Management. The lecture introduced us to the history of Semakau Landfill, and also how waste is managed at the landfill.
Prior to the tea break, Dr. Apichart Anukularmphai delivered the fourth and last lecture of the day, Urban Watershed Management. Dr. Apichart was our guest speaker from Thailand. He is the President of Thailand Water Resources Association.
After the second tea break of the day, the students broke off into smaller groups for the breakout sessions. There were three different sessions for them to choose from, namely, Nature Society, Restroom Association and World Wildlife Fund (WWF). These breakout sessions allowed the students to learn more about the role of water in the respective
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organizations. Students were also able to raise questions and thus have more learning opportunities in these breakout sessions.
The discussions between the participants and speakers were very engaging. Much were discussed, including areas on planning, infrastructure, development and sanitation on issues relating directly to environmental hazards, such as lack of access to clean drinking water, improper disposal of waste, etc. The speakers also shared their personal experience and several case studies from India and Thailand. Lastly, AWS ended with a dialogue session with the lecturers and the speakers for the breakout sessions. It was a fruitful and engaging one for many students. Mr. Eugene Heng, Chairman of Waterways Watch Society officially closed WWS’ first ever AWS with a closing speech.
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6. MRP 2009
Date completed: 12 September 2009
Identify local environmental issues and potential solutions. Plan and execute an environmental project.
Understand the local to global connections of the project. Evaluate the results of the project for the Scouts, the community and the environment.
1. Organize and execution of Mangrove Reforestation Programme 2009 for The Singapore Scout Association 12 September 2009 A total of 3 Units, together with the Project Orion team members participated in this programme: •
Beatty’s Beaver Scout Group
•
Bishan Park’s Lightning Scout Group
•
SJI’s Pelandok Scout Group
For mangrove salvaging, participants removed surplus mangrove saplings from the mudflats and put them in planting bag for future use. The saplings are then moved to a nearby designated holding pond.
For mangrove replanting, participants planted the mangrove saplings along the coastlines. This is done to increase mangrove flora diversity and population at the areas affected by coastal erosion and pollution.
A total of 100 mangrove saplings were salvaged and replanted.
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Importance of Mangroves Mangroves play an important role in the Marine Systems, other marine ecosystems, namely coral reefs and sea grass beds; have evolved in a dependent relationship with them.
Coral reefs are believed to be the most biologically diverse marine ecosystems on earth, second only to terrestrial rainforests overall. They are very delicately balanced systems, depending on the interaction of hard and soft corals, sponges, anemones, snails, rays, crabs, lobsters, turtles, dolphins, and other sea life. The nearby mangroves are the nursery and breeding grounds for such marine life. They provide shelter and nutrients to many species, including most juvenile reef fish. Mangroves trap and produce nutrients, providing food to these animals. In addition, the mangroves' root systems protect the reefs from terrestrial sediment and other forms of pollution. In return, the reefs serve as wave breakers, helping to protect the mangroves from forceful impacts.
Sea grasses are aquatic flowering plants that make up a large part of the marine food web. Like the mangroves, they are also spawning and nursery grounds for many marine organisms that live in the reef. They too are depended on mangrove ecosystems, being unable to survive in areas of high turbidity and sedimentation. Mangroves help them by slowing down the velocity and forcefulness of the water, thereby preventing fine silt from clouding the water and blocking the sunlight. In this way, the sea grass is able to photosynthesize and flourish under calm, sunny conditions, allowing for perfect nursery grounds for coral reef species. Thus, this process of sea grass protection affects the reefs that depend on the young marine organisms and, consequently, the mangrove itself, which depends on the coral reef.
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Direct Human Importance In addition to benefiting the natural ecosystems of the surrounding area, mangroves are also extremely important to human communities as well. Traditionally, they have been sustainably used for food production, medicines, fuel wood, and construction materials. Many indigenous coastal residents rely on mangroves to sustain their traditional cultures. In this way, the mangroves' ability to act as habitat to many possible food sources, as well as it's ability to remain stable while growing tall and strong, are very important to human communities as well.
In addition to this, mangrove forests also act as a buffer zone between the open ocean and the land. This not only protects the shores from damage, but also its many inhabitantsincluding humans. Mangroves protect the coastal land areas from life threatening erosion and siltation problems, preventing a great deal of property damage and sometimes even human death.
Finally, the mangroves' ability to treat effluent, discussed above, is also very important for the local communities. Most of the substances that the mangroves treat are human made. Thus, the mangroves are acting as a filter system for the local communities, keeping their ocean waters free of pollution and thus their fish and other food sources free of contaminants.
All of these "eco-services" that the mangroves provide, free of charge to the local communities, have a tremendous economic value for all who are dependent on them. Unfortunately, although the hardy mangroves have withstood fierce storms and heavy winds for thousands of years, they are now being devastated by human business and industry. (Hayes-Conroy, 2000)
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References Books & Journals 1. Tania Tan (2008), Singapore's first coral nursery. The Straits Times.
Electronic Sources 1. WildSingapore (2005), Semakau Survey 2005 [Online]. http://www.wildsingapore.com/projects/survey/semakau/results.html [Accessed 21 September 2009].
2. Jessica Hayes-Conroy (2000), Why the World needs its Mangroves: A look into the natural and human relationships with mangrove forests [Online]. http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/biology/b103/f00/web3/hayesconroyj3.html [Accessed 22 September 2009].
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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
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Annex A - World Water Monitoring Day 2009 School / Group:
Cuon Scout Group - Venture Scout Unit
Cuon Scout Group - Rover Scout Crew
Cuon Scout Group -Scout Troop
Meridian Primary School
East View Primary School
Casuarina Primary School
Date of Test: Location of Test: Dissolved Oxygen: pH Value: Turbidity: Temperature:
5-Sep-09 Bedok Reservoir 2 ppm 8.5 40 JTU 28°C
12-Sep-09 Sungei Api Api 2 ppm 8 40 JTU 26°C
12-Sep-09 Sungei Api Api - Area 1 0 ppm 8 60 JTU 27°C
10-Sep-09 Bedok Reservoir - Area 1 0 ppm 9 40 JTU 32°C
17-Sep-09 Bedok Reservoir 0 ppm 9 40 JTU 26°C
25th Sept 2009 CAPS Pond A (Water Fountain Pond) 2 ppm 7 0 JTU NA
Date of Test: Location of Test: Dissolved Oxygen: pH Value: Turbidity: Temperature:
5-Sep-09 Sungei Api Api 3 8 80 28
12-Sep-09 Sungei Api Api - Area 2 0 ppm 8 0 JTU 28°C
10-Sep-09 Bedok Reservoir - Area 2 4 ppm 9 0 JTU 32°C
17-Sep-09 EVPS School Pond 0 ppm 7 0 JTU 28°C
25th Sept 2009 CAPS Pond B (Eco-pond) 2 ppm 8 100 JTU NA
Date of Test: Location of Test: Dissolved Oxygen: pH Value: Turbidity: Temperature:
12-Sep-09 Sungei Api Api - Area 3 0 ppm 8 40 JTU 28°C
10-Sep-09 Bedok Reservoir - Area 3 0 ppm 8 40 JTU 32°C
17-Sep-09 EVPS School Eco Pond 0 ppm 9 40 JTU 28°C
Date of Test: Location of Test: Dissolved Oxygen: pH Value: Turbidity: Temperature:
12-Sep-09 Sungei Api Api - Area 4 0 ppm 8 40 JTU 28°C
10-Sep-09 Bedok Reservoir - Area 4 4 ppm 8 100 JTU 34°C
Date of Test: Location of Test: Dissolved Oxygen: pH Value: Turbidity: Temperature:
12-Sep-09 Sungei Api Api - Area 5 0 ppm 8 40 JTU 28°C
10-Sep-09 Bedok Reservoir - Area 5 4 ppm 8 40 JTU 34°C
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Annex B - International Coastal Cleanup Singapore 2009 International Coastal Cleanup, Singapore Updated: September-2009 Data Submission Form (please email to [email protected]) NOTE: Only Fill in the YELLOW-Coloured Cells Total Shoreline & Recreational Activities
855
Total Ocean / Waterway Activities
160
Total Smoking-Related Activities
233
Total Dumping Activities
111
Total Medical / Personal Hygiene Debris of Local Concern
1 239 School/Organization Name of Organizer
Organizer's telephone number
Tampines District Scouts Nicholas Koh 97652516
Total number of participants
101
Total number of trash bags filled
28
Total Weight (kg)
189.0
Total Distance (m)
1,867.0
Items Collected Shoreline & Recreational Activities (Debris from beach-goers, sports, festivals, litter from street /storms drains, etc) Bags (paper) Bags (plastic) Balloons
26 299 3
Beverage bottles (plastic) 2 liters or less
52
Beverage bottles (glass)
60
Beverage cans
19
Caps, lids
47
Clothing, shoes
13
Cups, plates, forks, knives, spoons Food wrappers / Containers
57 172
Pull tabs
3
6-Pack holders
0
Shotgun shells, wadding
0
Straws, stirrers
90
Toys
14
Ocean / Waterway Activities (debris from recreational / commercial fishing and boat / vessel operations) Bait containers /Packaging
5
Bleach / Cleaner bottles
1
Buoys / Floats
0
Crab / Lobster / Fish Traps
7
Crates Fishing Lines
1 30
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Cigarette Lighters Cigar Tips Tobacco packaging / Wrappers
5 15 4
Dumping Activities Appliances (refridgerators, washers, etc)
1
Batteries
10
Building materials
94
Cars / Car parts
3
55 gal. Drums
2
Tyres
1
Medical / Personal Hygiene Condoms
0
Diapers
0
Syringes
0
Tampons / Tampon Applicators
1
Debris of Local Concern (Indentify and count 3 other items found that concern you) Styrofoam Pieces
229
Rubber Bands
5
Lamp post base
1
Sofa Cushion
1
broomsticks
3
Entangled Animals (List all entangled animals found during the Cleanup. Tell us what they were in entangled in e.g. fishing line, rope, net, etc) Crab (alive) trapped in fishing line
What is the MOST peculiar item you collected? Air conditioner
What do you think is the MAIN source of pollution in your area? R ti l f th b h
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Annex C - Waterways Watch Society's Green Badge Programme
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Uniform Groups Waterways Watch Society has been in existence for 10 years and is well-recognised as an NGO dealing with environmental issues relating to our waterways and its surroundings. For its expertise, WWS is offering to uniformed groups the following program :
Environment Badge:
Participants are assigned to Waterways Watch Society for a minimum of 6 tours or more (more will be better and meaningful to the incumbent). The badge can be under the uniform organisations own program or one given by WWS.
Duty Attachment: Main duty would be with WWS Members on either Saturday Bike Patrol (0930-1330hrs.) or Sunday Boat/Bike Patrol (1100-1500hrs.). Other forms of duties if interested: assisting in our weekday afternoon School River Monster Programs; Carnival/Fairs Duty which WWS is participating in (normally over weekends); helping out in Camp Enviro-Awareness (June/Dec. school holidays).
Type of duties: Bike Patrol- participants will accompany WWS members in patrolling the Marina Reservoir. While on bicycle patrol, they will be able to view first hand our Marina surroundings, picking up litter, recording and reporting, and having a better understanding of our environmental concerns. Individuals will be more exposed to the reality of our waterways and how anti-social behaviour can cause harm and damage to our environment. Interaction with our members will provide them with first hand personal experience.
Currently we have two routes, namely: • •
Route #1 starts off from WWS Office up to Singapore River at Zouk and back. Route #2 also starts off from WWS Office up to Pebble Bay/Costa Rhu and back.
Boat Patrol- participants will accompany WWS members on boats from WWS Office up the main rivers in the Marina i.e. Geylang, Rochor and Singapore River (up to Zouk) and back.
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While on such boat/bike patrols, participants will see and experience firsthand how our waterways are connected via drains and canals and why, who and how litter and pollution is a problem. They will spot and pick-up litter, identify them and their potential source, and thus re-enforcing better social behavior and understanding. Interaction with WWS members will give them the opportunity to learn from their past experiences and observation.
Weekday River Monster School Programs: Participants will assist in managing class-rooms of pupils from primary and secondary schools (groups of 30-40). They will help with basic logistical work, at the same time take on more responsible roles of looking after other pupils doing outdoor beach clean-ups. They will do postprogram work, tidy up and prepare the classroom for the next session.
Carnival/Fairs: They will help out in the WWS Booth, mainly to engage visitors, highlight our environment work, explain, promote and sell our other activities. Besides on-the-job training, they will have a chance to interact with many and varied visitors. The objective is to raise awareness of our waterways and how it plays an important part in our daily lives.
Appraisal: After satisfactory completion of the attachment, an appraisal will be done for each participant and each will be qualify for the Environmental Badge or Green Badge. We hope their time with WWS may inspire them to sign on and join our Youth Group and that such individuals will continue and champion our green initiative.
Period of Attachment: As most participants are young students, they will be allowed to complete their 6 tours within twelve months.
Self Assessment: Incumbents are required to complete and submit to us a short report of their assignment and what they have gained from their stint with WWS. In addition, they are encouraged to give feedback and/or recommend changes to help improve this program for others. For more details of this program, please email Waterways Watch Society
Disclaimer | Site Credits | Contact Info Copyright © 2008 Water Ways Watch. 4876 Beach Road Singapore 199587. All rights reserved. Last Updated on July 2008
Last Accessed [03 October 2009]
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WORLD SCOUT ENVIRONMENT BADGE JOURNAL Done by: Mr Nicholas Koh Yong Zhi Cuon Scout Group
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OVERVIEW OF WSEP
Stage
Educational objectives per age group 15+
A. EXPLORE and REFLECT – Complete activities based on each of the five aims Explore the sources of clean water and clean air in the local environment. 1. People and natural systems have clean water and clean air
Demonstrate
the
relationship
of
personal actions to the availability of clean water and clean air in the local and global environment. Explore a local natural area.
Understand the ecosystem connections of native species of plants and animals and their habitat needs. 2. Sufficient natural habitat exists to support native species
Demonstrate the relationship between personal actions and the availability of sufficient natural habitat to support native species.
Be aware of global conservation issues affecting biodiversity.
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Explain the local impact of harmful substances to people and the broader environment and what can be done by 3. The risk of harmful substances to people and the environment are minimized
individuals, groups and the community to reduce the risk.
Understand
the
global
impact
of
harmful substances and how local actions
can
change
the
global
environment. Explain how our choice of action and responsibility as an individual, group, community and country can affect the environment. 4. The most suitable environmental practices are used
Understand how we can change our actions to improve our impact on the environment.
Demonstrate how local solutions can impact global issues.
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Be able to recognise different types of environmental hazards and natural disasters and explain why they occur.
Demonstrate how to help other people 5. People are prepared to respond
to
be
prepared
to
respond
to
to environmental hazards and
environmental hazards and natural
natural disasters
disasters in the local area.
Explain
how
environment
changes
to
can
the
influence
environmental hazards and natural disasters. B. TAKE ACTION – Do an environmental project Identify local environmental issues and potential solutions.
Plan and execute an environmental 6. Environmental project that relates to the previous learning and to the local environment
project.
Understand
the
local
to
global
connections of the project.
Evaluate the results of the project for the Scouts, the community and the environment.
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1. WWMD 2009
Date completed: 18 September 2009
Explore the sources of clean water and clean air in the local environment.
Demonstrate the relationship of personal actions to the availability of clean water and clean air in the local and global environment.
1. Organize and execution of World Water Monitoring Day 2009 for Tampines District July to 18 September 2009
A total of 6 Units from 4 schools participated in this programme: •
Cuon Scout Group – Scout Troop
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Cuon Scout Group – Venture Scout Unit
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Cuon Scout Group – Rover Scout Crew
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Casuarina Primary School Cub Scout Pack
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East View Primary School Cub Scout Pack
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Meridian Primary School Cub Scout Pack
World Water Monitoring Day is an international education and outreach program that builds public awareness and involvement in protecting water resources around the world by engaging citizens to conduct basic monitoring of their local water bodies.
Using the water testing kits loan to us from the Waterways Watch Society, Singapore, and the participating units tested water in the following water bodies: •
Sungei Api Api, Pasir Ris Park
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Sungei Tampines, Pasir Ris Park
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Bedok Reservoir
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The water testing test for the following elements in the water: •
Temperature Aquatic animals (e.g. stream insects, trout, and salmon) are sensitive to changes in water temperature and require a certain temperature range to survive and thrive. If water temperature is outside that range for a long time, organisms can be stressed and die.
Temperature also affects the amount of oxygen water can hold. Cold water holds more oxygen than warm water, and all aquatic animals need oxygen to survive. Temperature also affects the rate of photosynthesis by aquatic plants, and the sensitivity of organisms to toxic wastes, parasites and disease. Warm water discharged from factories, the removal of trees and vegetation that shade streams, and water that runs off city streets can cause temperature changes that threaten the balance of aquatic systems. •
Turbidity Turbidity is the measure of the relative clarity of water. Turbid water is caused by suspended and colloidal matter such as clay, silt, organic and inorganic matter, and microscopic organisms. Turbidity should not be confused with color, since darkly colored water can still be clear and not turbid. Turbid water may be the result of soil erosion, urban runoff, algal blooms, and bottom sediment disturbances which can be caused by boat traffic and abundant bottom feeding fish.
•
pH value pH is a measurement of the acidic or basic quality of water. The pH scale ranges from a value of a (very acidic) to 14 (very basic), with 7 being neutral. Most aquatic animals prefer a range of 6.5 to 8.0 They are adapted to a specific pH level and may die, stop reproducing, or move away if the pH of the water varies beyond this range.
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Low pH can also allow toxic compounds to become more available to aquatic plants and animals. This can produce conditions that hurt aquatic life. pH can be affected by atmospheric deposition (or acid rain), wastewater discharges, drainage from mines, and the type of rock naturally found in the area. •
Dissolved oxygen Dissolved Oxygen (DO) is important to the health of aquatic ecosystems. All aquatic animals need oxygen to survive. Natural waters with consistently high dissolved oxygen levels are most likely healthy and stable environments, and are capable of supporting a diversity of aquatic organisms. Natural and human-induced changes to the aquatic environment can affect the availability of dissolved oxygen.
Dissolved Oxygen % Saturation is an important measurement of water quality. Cold water can hold more dissolved oxygen than warm water. For example, water at 28°C will be 100% saturated with 8 ppm dissolved oxygen. However, water at 8°C can hold up to 12 ppm of oxygen before it is 100% saturated. High levels of bacteria or large amounts of rotting plants can cause the % saturation to decrease. This can cause large fluctuations in dissolved oxygen levels throughout the day, which can affect the ability of plants and animals to thrive.
The World Water Monitoring Day is supported by Waterways Watch Society (NGO), Singapore Polytechnic, and PUB.
Please see attached supporting documents for the water test results by the respective schools.
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2. INTER-TIDAL WALK
Date completed: 21 June 2008
Explore a local natural area. Understand the ecosystem connections of native species of plants and animals and their habitat needs.
Demonstrate the relationship between personal actions and the availability of sufficient natural habitat to support native species. Be aware of global conservation issues affecting biodiversity.
1. Participated in Pulau Semakau inter-tidal walk 21 June 2008
Semakau Landfill Tour 4.30am:
Arrive at Marina South Pier
5.00 - 5.45am:
Depart for Semakau Landfill
5.45 - 6.15am:
Walk to intertidal area
6.15 - 9.30am:
Intertidal walk
9.30 - 10.30am:
Landfill tour and video presentation
10.30am:
Depart Semakau Landfill
11.15am:
Arrive at Marina South Pier
The local natural area explored was Pulau Semakau, a wetland and coastal area, where it is rich in biodiversity and has helped to raise my awareness and understanding of the relationships and interconnectivity between marine lives.
Pulau Semakau is built for the purpose of waste disposal, the Semakau landfill is also Singapore's first offshore landfill and now the only remaining landfill in Singapore. Situated offshore among the southern islands of Singapore, it covers a total area of 3.5 square kilometers and has a capacity of 63 million m³. To create the required landfill
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space, a 7 km perimeter rock bund was built to enclose a part of the sea between Pulau Semakau and Pulau Sakeng.
The flora and fauna on Pulau Semakau can be generally classified into three areas: 1. Coral reefs There are more than ten different species of coral reefs found on the coral nursery around the surrounding waters off Pulau Semakau. (Tan, 2008)
2. Inter-tidal areas A survey on Semakau in 2005 found that there are vast stretches of Tape sea grass (Enhalus acoroides) which is considered rare and vulnerable in Singapore, on the inter-tidal areas of Semakau. These Tape sea grass makes up the bulk of the sea grass meadow at Semakau. (WildSingapore, 2005)
3. Mangroves The 2005 survey also found four plants listed as endangered in Singapore. Among them is the Seashore Bat Lily (Tacca leontopetaloides) which so far has only been recorded in Pulau Semakau for Singapore. (WildSingapore, 2005)
Being a landfill, the exploration on Pulau Semakau has also shown us that as long as we are willing to take action, we can actually preserve much of our environment, where human developments can co-exist with nature.
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3. ICCS 2009
Date completed: 19 September 2009
Explain the local impact of harmful substances to people and the broader environment and what can be done by individuals, groups and the community to reduce the risk.
Understand the global impact of harmful substances and how local actions can change the global environment.
1. Organize and execution of International Coastal Cleanup Singapore 2009 for Tampines District 19 September 2009
A total of 8 Units participated in this programme: •
Beatty’s Beaver Scout Group
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Bishan Park’s Lightning Scout Group
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Cuon Scout Group – Scout Troop
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Cuon Scout Group – Venture Scout Unit
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Cuon Scout Group – Rover Scout Crew
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East Spring’s Oneida Scout Group
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Ngee Ann’s Wichita Scout Group
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Siglap’s White Stag Scout Group
The International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) is an annual event conducted in 70-100 countries, coordinated by the US-based agency, The Ocean Conservancy, a non-profit organization.
It aims to remove and collect data on the debris from the shorelines, waterways and beaches of the world's lakes, rivers and oceans. This information serves to educate the public on marine debris issues and to encourage positive change by submissions to
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governmental and international organizations that will reduce debris in waterways and enhance aquatic environments.
The International Coastal Cleanup, Singapore (ICCS) is coordinated by the Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research of the National University of Singapore and is supported by Sungei Buloh Wetlands Reserve, Waterways Watch Society and numerous local and international schools, institutions and organizations.
Since its inception by the Nature Society (Singapore) in 1992, the ICCS has had an average annual participation of 1,500 volunteers and average collection of 60,000 pieces of litter, making it one of Singapore’s largest environmental conservation programmes.
This year, the ICCS event was also registered with WOSM, through The Singapore Scout Association, as well as with Clean up the World, a NGO and also a partner of WOSM.
A total of 101 participants came together, covering 1867m of coastline, 28 trash bags were filled and 189kg of marine debris was removed from our shores. Among the trash found includes drum barrels, the base of a lamp post, sofa cushion, broom sticks, air conditioner, but the greatest number of trash found were plastic bags and Styrofoam, both numbered at 299 pieces each.
Please see attached supporting documents for the breakdown of trash collected.
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4. WWS RIVER PATROL
Date completed: 20 August 2009
Explain how our choice of action and responsibility as an individual, group, community and country can affect the environment.
Understand how we can change our actions to improve our impact on the environment. Demonstrate how local solutions can impact global issues.
1. Participated in Waterways Watch Society River Patrol September 2008 to 20 August 2009
As a volunteer with the Waterways Watch Society, I participated in the following activities and patrols: •
Bicycle Patrols
•
Boat Patrols
•
Social Responsibility Programmes for Corporate
I had participated in the Corporate Social Responsibility Programme for the following organizations: •
Siemens Pte Ltd, Singapore
•
Singapore Police Force
This programme covers a presentation on 'Our Waterways' at the Waterways Watch Society’s premises at Kallang, on the necessity of taking care of our living environment (land, air and sea).
After the presentation, the participants went on patrols with our
volunteers in our Marina Reservoir area, in boats and bikes.
Both the boat and bike patrols will travel up the Singapore River, where we identify sources of pollution for reporting to the agencies such as PUB, NEA and/or NParks.
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For bike patrols, we will remove litter found along the banks of the Singapore River or at specific spots alongside where litter is most commonly found, we are also involved in educating the general public and users of the Singapore River, about how our waterways system connect, and why it is important for us to have sustainable good daily social habits to respect and value our environment.
For boat patrols, we will remove marine debris from the Singapore River, collect data on the type of marine trash and perform water testing on the river water.
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5. AWS 2009
Date completed: 18 June 2009
Be able to recognise different types of environmental hazards and natural disasters and explain why they occur.
Demonstrate how to help other people to be prepared to respond to environmental hazards and natural disasters in the local area. Explain how changes to the environment can influence environmental hazards and natural disasters.
1. Organize and execution of Asian Water Symposium 2009 for Waterways Watch Society 18 June 2009 I had participated in the Asian Water Symposium as an organizing committee member, for Waterways Watch Society. This symposium was in collaboration with Dunman High School, to leverage on Singapore International Water Week (22-26 June).
The focus of the conference was about environmental hazards and natural disasters caused by climate change, and how can we ensure environmental sustainability.
The planning and preparation details are as follows:
January •
Forming of committee
•
Orientation – getting to know each other
•
Budget planning
February •
Banner and poster design and orders
•
Recruitment of volunteers
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Ordering of door gifts
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March •
Planning of programmes, topics and schedules o International Water Issues o Leadership and Environment o Semakau Landfill Waste Management o Urban Watershed Management
•
Registration begins
April •
Invitation to Guest of Honor – Dr. Amy Khor, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Water Resource.
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Invitation to the keynote speaker – Vladen Babovic, Singapore-Delft Water Alliance
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Invitation to the session speakers: o Dr. K E Seetharam, Institute of Water Policy o Mr. Martin Tan, Halogen Foundation o Mr. Edward Lim, Starfish Learning Journey o Dr. Apichart Anukularmphai, Thailand
May •
Planning for catering
•
Planning for logistics
June •
Full Rehearsal at Dunman High School on 15 June 2009
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Actual event at Dunman High School on 18 June 2009
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Asian Water Symposium The AWS took place on 18th June 2009, with a total of 8 speakers. The venue was Dunman High, and the symposium was carried out in the auditorium, canteen, and lecture theatres 1 and 2. Dr Amy Khor, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, MEWR, was the event’s guest-of-honour. She delivered the opening address for the AWS.
Prof. Vladen Babovic from Singapore-Delft Water Alliance gave a keynote speech about the role of water in our hot and crowded world today.
After our first tea break, the first lecture of AWS started with Dr. K. E. Seetharam, from the Institute of Water Policy. Dr. Seetharam talked about the international water issues we face today. At the end of the lecture, there was also a short Q&A session, and students got to voice out their opinions and learn more from one another’s perspective.
The second lecture of the day was by Mr. Martin Tan, the co-founder of Halogen Foundation. Mr. Tan delivered a very engaging lecture about leadership and its role in environmental issues. Lunch was served after Mr. Tan’s lecture.
The afternoon continued with the third lecture of the day, by Mr. Edward Lim from Starfish Learning Journey. Mr. Lim, an active environmentalist, gave a lecture about Semakau Landfill Waste Management. The lecture introduced us to the history of Semakau Landfill, and also how waste is managed at the landfill.
Prior to the tea break, Dr. Apichart Anukularmphai delivered the fourth and last lecture of the day, Urban Watershed Management. Dr. Apichart was our guest speaker from Thailand. He is the President of Thailand Water Resources Association.
After the second tea break of the day, the students broke off into smaller groups for the breakout sessions. There were three different sessions for them to choose from, namely, Nature Society, Restroom Association and World Wildlife Fund (WWF). These breakout sessions allowed the students to learn more about the role of water in the respective
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organizations. Students were also able to raise questions and thus have more learning opportunities in these breakout sessions.
The discussions between the participants and speakers were very engaging. Much were discussed, including areas on planning, infrastructure, development and sanitation on issues relating directly to environmental hazards, such as lack of access to clean drinking water, improper disposal of waste, etc. The speakers also shared their personal experience and several case studies from India and Thailand. Lastly, AWS ended with a dialogue session with the lecturers and the speakers for the breakout sessions. It was a fruitful and engaging one for many students. Mr. Eugene Heng, Chairman of Waterways Watch Society officially closed WWS’ first ever AWS with a closing speech.
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6. MRP 2009
Date completed: 12 September 2009
Identify local environmental issues and potential solutions. Plan and execute an environmental project.
Understand the local to global connections of the project. Evaluate the results of the project for the Scouts, the community and the environment.
1. Organize and execution of Mangrove Reforestation Programme 2009 for The Singapore Scout Association 12 September 2009 A total of 3 Units, together with the Project Orion team members participated in this programme: •
Beatty’s Beaver Scout Group
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Bishan Park’s Lightning Scout Group
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SJI’s Pelandok Scout Group
For mangrove salvaging, participants removed surplus mangrove saplings from the mudflats and put them in planting bag for future use. The saplings are then moved to a nearby designated holding pond.
For mangrove replanting, participants planted the mangrove saplings along the coastlines. This is done to increase mangrove flora diversity and population at the areas affected by coastal erosion and pollution.
A total of 100 mangrove saplings were salvaged and replanted.
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Importance of Mangroves Mangroves play an important role in the Marine Systems, other marine ecosystems, namely coral reefs and sea grass beds; have evolved in a dependent relationship with them.
Coral reefs are believed to be the most biologically diverse marine ecosystems on earth, second only to terrestrial rainforests overall. They are very delicately balanced systems, depending on the interaction of hard and soft corals, sponges, anemones, snails, rays, crabs, lobsters, turtles, dolphins, and other sea life. The nearby mangroves are the nursery and breeding grounds for such marine life. They provide shelter and nutrients to many species, including most juvenile reef fish. Mangroves trap and produce nutrients, providing food to these animals. In addition, the mangroves' root systems protect the reefs from terrestrial sediment and other forms of pollution. In return, the reefs serve as wave breakers, helping to protect the mangroves from forceful impacts.
Sea grasses are aquatic flowering plants that make up a large part of the marine food web. Like the mangroves, they are also spawning and nursery grounds for many marine organisms that live in the reef. They too are depended on mangrove ecosystems, being unable to survive in areas of high turbidity and sedimentation. Mangroves help them by slowing down the velocity and forcefulness of the water, thereby preventing fine silt from clouding the water and blocking the sunlight. In this way, the sea grass is able to photosynthesize and flourish under calm, sunny conditions, allowing for perfect nursery grounds for coral reef species. Thus, this process of sea grass protection affects the reefs that depend on the young marine organisms and, consequently, the mangrove itself, which depends on the coral reef.
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Direct Human Importance In addition to benefiting the natural ecosystems of the surrounding area, mangroves are also extremely important to human communities as well. Traditionally, they have been sustainably used for food production, medicines, fuel wood, and construction materials. Many indigenous coastal residents rely on mangroves to sustain their traditional cultures. In this way, the mangroves' ability to act as habitat to many possible food sources, as well as it's ability to remain stable while growing tall and strong, are very important to human communities as well.
In addition to this, mangrove forests also act as a buffer zone between the open ocean and the land. This not only protects the shores from damage, but also its many inhabitantsincluding humans. Mangroves protect the coastal land areas from life threatening erosion and siltation problems, preventing a great deal of property damage and sometimes even human death.
Finally, the mangroves' ability to treat effluent, discussed above, is also very important for the local communities. Most of the substances that the mangroves treat are human made. Thus, the mangroves are acting as a filter system for the local communities, keeping their ocean waters free of pollution and thus their fish and other food sources free of contaminants.
All of these "eco-services" that the mangroves provide, free of charge to the local communities, have a tremendous economic value for all who are dependent on them. Unfortunately, although the hardy mangroves have withstood fierce storms and heavy winds for thousands of years, they are now being devastated by human business and industry. (Hayes-Conroy, 2000)
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References Books & Journals 1. Tania Tan (2008), Singapore's first coral nursery. The Straits Times.
Electronic Sources 1. WildSingapore (2005), Semakau Survey 2005 [Online]. http://www.wildsingapore.com/projects/survey/semakau/results.html [Accessed 21 September 2009].
2. Jessica Hayes-Conroy (2000), Why the World needs its Mangroves: A look into the natural and human relationships with mangrove forests [Online]. http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/biology/b103/f00/web3/hayesconroyj3.html [Accessed 22 September 2009].
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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
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Annex A - World Water Monitoring Day 2009 School / Group:
Cuon Scout Group - Venture Scout Unit
Cuon Scout Group - Rover Scout Crew
Cuon Scout Group -Scout Troop
Meridian Primary School
East View Primary School
Casuarina Primary School
Date of Test: Location of Test: Dissolved Oxygen: pH Value: Turbidity: Temperature:
5-Sep-09 Bedok Reservoir 2 ppm 8.5 40 JTU 28°C
12-Sep-09 Sungei Api Api 2 ppm 8 40 JTU 26°C
12-Sep-09 Sungei Api Api - Area 1 0 ppm 8 60 JTU 27°C
10-Sep-09 Bedok Reservoir - Area 1 0 ppm 9 40 JTU 32°C
17-Sep-09 Bedok Reservoir 0 ppm 9 40 JTU 26°C
25th Sept 2009 CAPS Pond A (Water Fountain Pond) 2 ppm 7 0 JTU NA
Date of Test: Location of Test: Dissolved Oxygen: pH Value: Turbidity: Temperature:
5-Sep-09 Sungei Api Api 3 8 80 28
12-Sep-09 Sungei Api Api - Area 2 0 ppm 8 0 JTU 28°C
10-Sep-09 Bedok Reservoir - Area 2 4 ppm 9 0 JTU 32°C
17-Sep-09 EVPS School Pond 0 ppm 7 0 JTU 28°C
25th Sept 2009 CAPS Pond B (Eco-pond) 2 ppm 8 100 JTU NA
Date of Test: Location of Test: Dissolved Oxygen: pH Value: Turbidity: Temperature:
12-Sep-09 Sungei Api Api - Area 3 0 ppm 8 40 JTU 28°C
10-Sep-09 Bedok Reservoir - Area 3 0 ppm 8 40 JTU 32°C
17-Sep-09 EVPS School Eco Pond 0 ppm 9 40 JTU 28°C
Date of Test: Location of Test: Dissolved Oxygen: pH Value: Turbidity: Temperature:
12-Sep-09 Sungei Api Api - Area 4 0 ppm 8 40 JTU 28°C
10-Sep-09 Bedok Reservoir - Area 4 4 ppm 8 100 JTU 34°C
Date of Test: Location of Test: Dissolved Oxygen: pH Value: Turbidity: Temperature:
12-Sep-09 Sungei Api Api - Area 5 0 ppm 8 40 JTU 28°C
10-Sep-09 Bedok Reservoir - Area 5 4 ppm 8 40 JTU 34°C
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Annex B - International Coastal Cleanup Singapore 2009 International Coastal Cleanup, Singapore Updated: September-2009 Data Submission Form (please email to [email protected]) NOTE: Only Fill in the YELLOW-Coloured Cells Total Shoreline & Recreational Activities
855
Total Ocean / Waterway Activities
160
Total Smoking-Related Activities
233
Total Dumping Activities
111
Total Medical / Personal Hygiene Debris of Local Concern
1 239 School/Organization Name of Organizer
Organizer's telephone number
Tampines District Scouts Nicholas Koh 97652516
Total number of participants
101
Total number of trash bags filled
28
Total Weight (kg)
189.0
Total Distance (m)
1,867.0
Items Collected Shoreline & Recreational Activities (Debris from beach-goers, sports, festivals, litter from street /storms drains, etc) Bags (paper) Bags (plastic) Balloons
26 299 3
Beverage bottles (plastic) 2 liters or less
52
Beverage bottles (glass)
60
Beverage cans
19
Caps, lids
47
Clothing, shoes
13
Cups, plates, forks, knives, spoons Food wrappers / Containers
57 172
Pull tabs
3
6-Pack holders
0
Shotgun shells, wadding
0
Straws, stirrers
90
Toys
14
Ocean / Waterway Activities (debris from recreational / commercial fishing and boat / vessel operations) Bait containers /Packaging
5
Bleach / Cleaner bottles
1
Buoys / Floats
0
Crab / Lobster / Fish Traps
7
Crates Fishing Lines
1 30
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Cigarette Lighters Cigar Tips Tobacco packaging / Wrappers
5 15 4
Dumping Activities Appliances (refridgerators, washers, etc)
1
Batteries
10
Building materials
94
Cars / Car parts
3
55 gal. Drums
2
Tyres
1
Medical / Personal Hygiene Condoms
0
Diapers
0
Syringes
0
Tampons / Tampon Applicators
1
Debris of Local Concern (Indentify and count 3 other items found that concern you) Styrofoam Pieces
229
Rubber Bands
5
Lamp post base
1
Sofa Cushion
1
broomsticks
3
Entangled Animals (List all entangled animals found during the Cleanup. Tell us what they were in entangled in e.g. fishing line, rope, net, etc) Crab (alive) trapped in fishing line
What is the MOST peculiar item you collected? Air conditioner
What do you think is the MAIN source of pollution in your area? R ti l f th b h
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Annex C - Waterways Watch Society's Green Badge Programme
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Uniform Groups Waterways Watch Society has been in existence for 10 years and is well-recognised as an NGO dealing with environmental issues relating to our waterways and its surroundings. For its expertise, WWS is offering to uniformed groups the following program :
Environment Badge:
Participants are assigned to Waterways Watch Society for a minimum of 6 tours or more (more will be better and meaningful to the incumbent). The badge can be under the uniform organisations own program or one given by WWS.
Duty Attachment: Main duty would be with WWS Members on either Saturday Bike Patrol (0930-1330hrs.) or Sunday Boat/Bike Patrol (1100-1500hrs.). Other forms of duties if interested: assisting in our weekday afternoon School River Monster Programs; Carnival/Fairs Duty which WWS is participating in (normally over weekends); helping out in Camp Enviro-Awareness (June/Dec. school holidays).
Type of duties: Bike Patrol- participants will accompany WWS members in patrolling the Marina Reservoir. While on bicycle patrol, they will be able to view first hand our Marina surroundings, picking up litter, recording and reporting, and having a better understanding of our environmental concerns. Individuals will be more exposed to the reality of our waterways and how anti-social behaviour can cause harm and damage to our environment. Interaction with our members will provide them with first hand personal experience.
Currently we have two routes, namely: • •
Route #1 starts off from WWS Office up to Singapore River at Zouk and back. Route #2 also starts off from WWS Office up to Pebble Bay/Costa Rhu and back.
Boat Patrol- participants will accompany WWS members on boats from WWS Office up the main rivers in the Marina i.e. Geylang, Rochor and Singapore River (up to Zouk) and back.
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While on such boat/bike patrols, participants will see and experience firsthand how our waterways are connected via drains and canals and why, who and how litter and pollution is a problem. They will spot and pick-up litter, identify them and their potential source, and thus re-enforcing better social behavior and understanding. Interaction with WWS members will give them the opportunity to learn from their past experiences and observation.
Weekday River Monster School Programs: Participants will assist in managing class-rooms of pupils from primary and secondary schools (groups of 30-40). They will help with basic logistical work, at the same time take on more responsible roles of looking after other pupils doing outdoor beach clean-ups. They will do postprogram work, tidy up and prepare the classroom for the next session.
Carnival/Fairs: They will help out in the WWS Booth, mainly to engage visitors, highlight our environment work, explain, promote and sell our other activities. Besides on-the-job training, they will have a chance to interact with many and varied visitors. The objective is to raise awareness of our waterways and how it plays an important part in our daily lives.
Appraisal: After satisfactory completion of the attachment, an appraisal will be done for each participant and each will be qualify for the Environmental Badge or Green Badge. We hope their time with WWS may inspire them to sign on and join our Youth Group and that such individuals will continue and champion our green initiative.
Period of Attachment: As most participants are young students, they will be allowed to complete their 6 tours within twelve months.
Self Assessment: Incumbents are required to complete and submit to us a short report of their assignment and what they have gained from their stint with WWS. In addition, they are encouraged to give feedback and/or recommend changes to help improve this program for others. For more details of this program, please email Waterways Watch Society
Disclaimer | Site Credits | Contact Info Copyright © 2008 Water Ways Watch. 4876 Beach Road Singapore 199587. All rights reserved. Last Updated on July 2008
Last Accessed [03 October 2009]
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