The fight to save Menindee Lakes from significant changes which will have huge detrimental impact on the Lakes and lower Darling is on! on May 8, 2018, the Federal Senate will vote on whether to allow a suite of projects under the Murray Darling Basin Plan to go ahead. If this suite of projects is not stopped by the Senate, it will allow the NSW Government to go ahead with this devastating project.
Here is the analysis done by the Murray-Darling Basin Authority about the Menindee Lakes project. Despite the damning findings of the analysis, they recommended it go ahead.
Here is the analysis done by the Murray-Darling Basin Authority about the Menindee Lakes project. Despite the damning findings of the analysis, they recommended it go ahead.
| Murray Darling Basin Authority's analysis of the Menindee Lakes project |
Writing to the Prime Minister
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The Tolarno team have written to the Prime Minister asking again for a Federal Royal Commission. As an open letter, please share!
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Lateline features crisis on the Lower Darling
Lateline have visited the Menindee Lakes and Lower Darling to understand what impact government mismanagement and alleged misconduct have had on our communities. For more information, click here.
Four Corners: Pumped - Who is benefiting from the billions spent on the Murray-Darling?
Four Corners have be exploring where all the water has gone... Click here to find out more.
Sign our petitions to save the Murray-Darling Basin
We are calling on Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to finish what he started in 2006, and make sure the Murray-Darling Basin Plan:
Sign our petitions here! Please note, the signatures of both will be combined when we take them to Canberra, so please sign the petition which most resonates with you:
- Legally dedicates 3,200 GL of river water to our rivers so they can flow.
- Removes barriers and outdated rules so our rivers can replenish natural floodplains.
- Uses the best available science to manage the current and future impact of changes in the climate.
- Is overseen by transparent institutions we can trust to look after our rivers and ensure everyone plays by the rules.
Sign our petitions here! Please note, the signatures of both will be combined when we take them to Canberra, so please sign the petition which most resonates with you:
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