Environmental education along the Erren River

In the past, the Erren River was contaminated by the scrap metal recycling industry along the coast. The 1986 Green Oyster Incident sent a shockwave throughout Taiwan, not only devastating the entire aquaculture industry but also wiping out all living things in the river. Nowadays, many groups have begun to promote conservation through ecological river tours, which give people a firsthand understanding of the importance of the environment and the impact it has on our lives.

Kaohsiung Cieding Sampan and Raft Association used to be a fishermen's group. However, when local fish catches began to seriously decline due to heavy pollution, members took the initiative to start regulating the river. In recent years, they have also cooperated with many schools to promote ecological education, allowing students to visit the Erren River and discuss environmental issues together.

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水環境教育 實地走訪二仁溪

過去的二仁溪受到沿岸廢五金產業的汙染，而發生了震驚全台的綠牡蠣事件，不僅犧牲了養殖業，也讓河川裡的生物全部消失。如今有許多團體開始推廣河川環境保育，更堆動生態之旅，讓民眾透過切身的體驗認識環境，而去了解到環境對我們的重要性以及影響。

高雄茄萣的舢筏協會 過去是為漁民團體，因為河川受到重汙染，而導致當地漁獲嚴重下降，他們開始自發性的整治河川。近年來他們也與許多學校合作，共同推廣生態教育，讓學生們實地走訪二仁溪，一同探討環境問題。

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