Aim 1-

To investigate the current health of the Never Never River. 

Focus questions for 1-

a. How many aquatic animals can be found in the river?

b. What are the water test results (eg. pH, micro plastics, turbidity, chlorine etc..) of the river?

c. How much pollution can be found in the area?

Hypothesis for 1-

It is estimated that the current health of the Never Never River is adequate due to the absence of human interactions with the area. This is because as the season changes to winter, people don't like the cold temperature of the air and water and therefore are not visiting and influencing the health of the river with pollutants. 

Aim 2- 

To understand the causes or reasons for the pollution occurring.

Focus questions for 2-

a. What is the access to waste disposal within the area?

b. How many people visit the area, and for what purpose? 

c. How does the physical structure of the river contribute to pollution levels? 

Hypothesis for 2-

It is assumed that the reasoning for the pollution in the Never Never River is mainly from tourists coming to Gleniffer and not treating it properly knowing that they aren't coming back. Therefore, dumping their food waste and human excrement creating an unhealthy environment for both flora and fauna in the area.

Aim 3-

To examine the effects of pollution within the river.

Focus questions for 3-

a. How is the environment of Gleniffer impacted by pollution?

b. How does the effect of pollution differ as the seasons change?

c. How does the Bellingen council plan to respond to the impacts of pollution? 

Hypothesis for 3-

The effects of pollution within the Never Never River are hypothesised to impact the environment negatively and propose the area with threats against the health and sustainable future of the river's inhabitancy. This is due to a build-up of unnatural waste creating a barrier between the river and its natural systems such as nutrient cycling.