He researched and wrote about rivers and their biology and management, in the south west of Western Australia.[3][4]
A memorial walk path on the
Kalgan River commemorates his efforts and work to raise interest and knowledge in local rivers.[5]
In 2008 a memorial scholarship in his name was created to support students of riverine environments in their research.[6]
Notes
^ Cornish, Patrick.(2002) Rivers of knowledge - Obituary of scientist. Pen, Luke Jerome, 1960-2002. The West Australian, 30/7/2002, Classifieds p. 42
^Pen, Luke Jerome, 1960-2002. in Obituary article in the Sunday times (Perth, W.A.), 14 July 2002, p.65
^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.
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^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
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