Luke Pen

Dr. Luke J Pen (1960-2002) was a biologist and environmental scientist in South Western Australia. He researched and wrote about rivers and their biology and management. He died in 2002.^[1][2]

A memorial walk path on the Kalgan River commemorates his efforts and work to raise interest and knowledge in local rivers ^[3]

In 2008 a memorial scholarship in his name was created to support students of riverine environments in their research ^[4]

Notes

1. Pen, Luke Jerome, 1960-2002. in Obituary article in the Sunday times (Perth, W.A.), 14 July 2002, p.65
2. Cornish, Patrick.(2002) Rivers of knowledge - Obituary of scientist. Pen, Luke Jerome, 1960-2002. The West Australian, 30/7/2002, Classifieds p. 42
3. "Ecoplan News 2002". 2002. Retrieved 2008-08-25.
4. http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/88561/20080904-1721/www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/GallopLaborGovernmentSearchf0e1.html

Books

• Muirden,Peter: Pen, Luke and Marnie Leybourne (2003) Stream and catchment hydrology in South West Western Australia Perth, W.A. Dept. of Environment. Department of Environment river restoration, 1442-6919 ; report no. RR19 ISBN 1-920849-24-6
• Pen, Luke J.(1999) Managing our rivers : a guide to the nature and management of the streams of south-west Western Australia (editor, June Hutchison) East Perth, W.A. : Water and Rivers Commission. ISBN 0-7309-7450-2