There is all manner of commentary on Wild Rivers at the moment. There is also widespread concern with the rapid spread of mining exploration and development in Western Queensland. Communities are worried about the long term impacts of large scale mining developments on the landscape, and in particular, our water sources. This includes both surface water and the magnificent Great Artesian Basin which is the freshwater source which enables our communities to exist. Water is the common heritage of all humans, plants and animals. We all need access to clean, fresh water.
Australia also happens to be one of the driest continents on Earth, and we need to take care of our precious and irreplaceable water resources. Mining threatens to deplete our finite water resources. The Wild Rivers Act is one of the few tools we have to protect these water sources.
Australia also happens to be one of the driest continents on Earth, and we need to take care of our precious and irreplaceable water resources. Mining threatens to deplete our finite water resources. The Wild Rivers Act is one of the few tools we have to protect these water sources.
