wakeboarding+on+the+murray+river

= Sustainability Science =

Wakeboarding should be banned along the Murray River near Echuca.
This is the final area for debate of how to best manage environmental resources sustainably.

__Topics for debate__ are:
 * 1) National Parks are needed along the Murray to preserve river redgum forests for the future:(Affirmative: AB, LB | Contra MM, DM).
 * 2) Motorbike Riding should be banned in state forests and parks: (Affirmative: B, CH | Contra JF, DE).
 * 3) Hunting should be allowed in state parks and national parks: (Affirmative: MB, AK | Contra CS, J).
 * 4) Wakeboats should be banned between Echuca and Torrumbarry: (Affirmative: JO, CMcG | Contra AP, HK).

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media type="custom" key="24457964" This video shows erosion of river banks caused by floods. This same process happens in the Murray River on a longer time scale. Heavy river use over the summer months leads to collapse of sandbars and steep banks, threatening some homes and compromising the quality of many beaches.

media type="custom" key="24457984" This video shows how waves pick up particles from the river bank, muddying the water and carrying parts of the river bank away. Have you noticed this when swimming in the water over summer?

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 * 1) After looking at the pictures describe how waves erode shore areas in as much detail as you can.
 * 2) Define: wake-boat.
 * 3) Identify and explain areas of conflict with 3 other groups of river users.
 * 4) Define and give an example of a no-wash zone.

Visit these websites: then identify and explain
 * 4 arguments for the use of wakeboats on the Murray River near Echuca and
 * 4 problems caused by wakeboats on the Murray river.


 * 4 arguments for the use of wakeboats on the Murray River near Echuca || 4 problems caused by wakeboats on the Murray river. ||

Pro Wakeboarding
 * http://www.brettsands.com/wakeboarding
 * http://jobesports.com.au/
 * http://www.supraboats.com/bbs/archive/index.php/t-6127.html
 * http://www.hosports.com/product.php?category=waterskis
 * http://www.buywake.com/
 * http://www.wwaa.com.au/
 * http://www.liquidforce.com/int/handles-ropes.html
 * http://ridecwb.com/
 * http://ronixstore.com/
 * http://www.wakeworld.com/default.php

Problems with wakeboard boats (on the Murray)
 * http://www.mmg.com.au/local-news/echuca/stone-calls-for-murray-river-jet-ski-ban-1.47334
 * http://www.supraboats.com/bbs/archive/index.php/t-6127.html
 * http://www.maritime.nsw.gov.au/docs/wh/murray_review.pdf
 * http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/no-skiing-zones-proposed-to-halt-river-murray-erosion/story-e6frea83-1226550699129
 * http://forums.wakeboarder.com/viewtopic.php?p=233642&sid=0e4e82baf7baf8ab7a0594c607c1d557
 * http://www.murrayriver.com.au/mildura/mildura-shared-path-river-bank-erosion/
 * http://ergo.slv.vic.gov.au/image/banks-murray-river-showing-erosion
 * wake.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=35752
 * http://commonsensecanadian.ca/new-coalition-wake-boats-canadian-waterways/


 * 1) Summarise one of the articles describing problems with wake-boarding on the Murray. Include a screenshot of the article.

Scan through the Shoalhaven River Safe Boating Plan. The Shoalhaven River is an area shared by many users and the site of the Australian Wakeboarding Championships. Provide an example of how they propose to solve conflict between river users and minimise damage to the environment?


 * 1) Describe strategies which could reduce erosion of river banks and conflict with other river users on the Murray River.