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Professor Angela Arthington of the Australian Rivers Institute and Water Co-operative Research Centre has recently released an excellent and timely paper “Australian lungfish, Neoceratodus forsteri, threatened by a new dam”. The paper draws from a number of sources to provide an overview of lungfish distribution, biology and requirements as … [Read more...]
The breathtaking stupidity of the ALP in persisting with a plan to dam the Mary River has to be stopped. Premier Anne Bligh and her mates have to be brought from their parallel universe back to reality. Damming the Mary is an expensive waste of money that won't solve Brisbane's drinking water problems. We've been plastered with glossy … [Read more...]
EIS draws record response With the EIS submission period over, the proposed Traveston Dam has moved squarely into the national conservation arena. Despite being labelled as "far from pristine" by ex-Premier Peter Beattie or " a NIMBY issue" by current Premier Anna Bligh, environmentalists nationally have recognised there is much to be lost … [Read more...]
As Christmas approaches, the Traveston Dam fight continues. The award winning Save the Mary Group, along with its supporters, has been busy providing comment on the mammoth 1600-page Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Fortunately an extension has been granted until January 14. In a recent half-page advertisement in The Gympie Times, … [Read more...]
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