For tens of thousands of years, Aboriginal people have had a strong connection and kinship with Cooper's Creek and its surrounding areas. Indeed, it is their great care and custodianship that has seen this magical piece of arid countryside preserved in its current state. We thank our indigenous people, past and present for this care!
Does a Wild River declaration prevent traditional owners from being on country? Not at all - ochre can still be ground and wood or vegetable matter can still be collected for the making of traditional objects. There are no regulations or restrictions on camping, fishing, conducting traditional ceremonies, hunting or undertaking fire management practices under the proposed Wild Rivers legislation.
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