Students from Brisbane Water Secondary College’s Umina Campus have helped clear up the last of the flood debris on Brisbane Water this week with help from Clean4Shore.
The students went out with the local environment organisation on April 6 into Rileys Bay, on the seaward side of the Rip Bridge.
The excursion confirmed earlier reports that flood debris from the Hawkesbury River was being washed into Brisbane Water.
Owner of Clean4Shore, Graham Johnston, said the team helped recover debris reported previously by environmental groups.
“A large emptied chemical drum was reported two weeks ago by the Bouddi bushcare group, with volunteer Dave Reed assisting the students in the removal of this item today and more products from deep mangroves in this secluded bay,” Johnston said.
“With Simon returning and ‘Damo’ assisting the students, the barge required pushing into the shallow waters for the task of loading the 580kg of foreshore rubbish and small litter.
“Supervising teaching staff praised the efforts of the students, showing quality teamwork and self-confidence to get a difficult completed.”
Maisy Rae