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New study estimates economic value of wetlands conservation

Wed 02 Jun 2010
By takver

What value our wetlands? How do you value a wetlands environment? How do you value the indirect ecosystem and biodiversity benefits of having healthy wetland environments? An economic study of the Hattah wetlands within the Hattah-Kulkyne National Park in northern Victoria attempts to answer these questions putting a direct economic value of $14.5 million dollars per year for maintaining the Hattah Lakes in a healthy state with adequate water levels.

Related: Protection of Murray River redgum wetlands 'sold down the river' by NSW government

Melbourne water supply at risk from golf course development

Mon 10 May 2010
By Anonymous

Eastern Golf Club is on the move. They are moving from their currently location at Doncaster and are planning to move to a new site at Yering. The sale of their land at Doncaster is expected to raise $100 million and is Australia's largest golf club sale.

Water. The early Christmas present for Melbourne.

Tue 16 Mar 2010
By Anonymous

Water restrictions have been eased, and there seem to be no critics of this decision. But should this really be the case? Or am I out of touch? The ABC calls it "An early christmas present for Melbourne." In Melbourne water capacity is only at 37.4%. When the catchments are less than half full, is it appropriate that more people should be able to water their gardens? Is this really neccassary? Is it a waste? Our roses will look beautiful again.

Proposed dam stopped in Australia

Sat 14 Nov 2009
By Diet Simon

By the Save the Mary Coordinating Group and Diet Simon

Related: A 2007 report by the Institute for Sustainable Futures at the University of Technology, Sydney and Cardno Brisbane, found supply and demand options being implemented in Southeast Queensland sufficient to ensure adequate water supplies until about 2030 without the need for a Traveston dam. - "http://www.gympietimes.com.au/story/2009/11/26/group-wades-in-on-debate/

Activists call for mine closures in face of Lachlan water crisis

Thu 29 Oct 2009
By Diet Simon

MEDIA RELEASE

Aboriginal elders and environmental activists are calling for mining in the Lachlan Catchment of New South Wales to be halted as the Wyangala Dam dries up.

North South pipeline threatens protected species

Mon 19 Oct 2009
By Flowerpower

http://www.melbourne.foe.org.au/?q=node/610

The compliance report on the controversial North South pipeline prepared by the Sugarloaf Pipeline Alliance shows that the known or possible habitats of a number of vulnerable species, including Matted Flax-lily, the Golden Sun Moth, Striped Legless Lizard, and Growling Grass Frog have been compromised during the construction of the pipeline.

"Queensland Premier gambles billions on Southeast Queensland water security"

Thu 08 Oct 2009
By Diet Simon

SAVE THE MARY RIVER COORDINATING GROUP - MEDIA RELEASE, Thursday October 8th, 2009

Today, in what amounts to an admission that Traveston Crossing dam is not essential for Southeast Queensland's water security, Anna Bligh told reporters that without a successful fishway for lungfish, Traveston Crossing dam would not go ahead.

Wonthaggi protest highlights desalination issue for Melbourne

Sun 17 May 2009
By takver

One person was arrested when protesters carrying two banners walked onto the Desalination Plant proposed site near Wonthaggi on May 9. The occasion was a rally at the gates of the proposed site organised by Watershed Victoria and Melbourne supporters.

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