It is Cheaper to Protect than Rehabilitate

We are all aware of the challenges faced by the Murray Darling Basin landholders and communities. Our civic leaders are attempting to come up with a workable solution to rehabilitate this once amazingly productive system.

Wild Rivers legislation works on the premise that it is better to protect our catchments, than it is to rehabilitate at some point in the future. The Wild Rivers legislation wishes to preserve Queensland's rivers that have all, or nearly all of their natural values intact, for current and future generations. It is important that we, as Queenslanders protect against the further loss of values by considering ALL of the activities that might impact on the health of a river and its catchment.

Is not this protection by legislation a noble and worthwhile thing?

Wild Rivers Legislation Passed Last Night

The Queensland Government passed the necessary Wild Rivers Legislation last night, which will path the way for the Georgina and Diamantina Rivers and Cooper's Creek to be declared Wild Rivers. The proposal to declare will happen sometime early 2011.

Feedback to the government from many groups, including the Australian Floodplain Association has seen special consideration given to theses unique catchments. Special floodplain management areas have been created. This area has a strong hydrological connection to the river system, and is an important part of the Channel Country.