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Local Environment Advocate

Scores $2000 Towards Studies

The hard work of an aspiring local
environmental leader has earned
him the prestigious 2020 Don Perrin
Environmental Bursary.
Moreton Bay Region Mayor Peter
Flannery said the $2000 bursary would
help 18-year-old Bray Park resident Jason
Ramsay realise his ecological aspirations.
“This is an investment in one of our region’s
brightest young minds, with Jason having
just finished Year 12 at Pine Rivers State
High School and going on to study a
Bachelor of Environmental Management
at the University of the Sunshine Coast,”
Mayor Flannery said.
“Jason has demonstrated a strong
passion for the environment and active “Council is proud to support the aspiring The Don Perrin Environmental Bursary
involvement in his local community. environmental leaders, because their provides a first year tertiary student in
“He volunteers with the Pine Rivers passion has the power to change our the Moreton Bay Region studying an
Community Nursery and Francis Road world for the better. I think it’s a real environmental-related course $2,000 to
Bushcare group, a testament to his investment in the future. assist with their educational expenses.
commitment to the environment. “I’m confident Jason will be an excellent The bursary is named after local resident
“Jason’s aspiration is to understand environmental ambassador for the Don Perrin in honour of his environmental
the complex issues relating to water Moreton Bay Region. contribution to the Moreton Bay Region.
management and would like to pursue “We hope this bursary eases some of the For more information on the Don Perrin
a career path that will address the financial pressure and allows Jason to Environmental Bursary visit
sustainable use of water resources in focus on his studies, we wish him all the www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/
South East Queensland. best.” environmental-bursary

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