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Future of water in Latrobe Valley from coming coal mine closures and climate change show covered in Durt'Yowan documentary film
The Latrobe system faces change with coal mine closures, climate issues. Chance to restore resilience, benefit the environment, and community. Watch Durt'Yowan film to learn its significance.
If you're confused about everything going on in the Latrobe Valley, and the implications for the Durt'Yowan (Latrobe River), you're not alone. From mine rehabilitation plans, to water reallocation to developing the vision for the water future for the Latrobe Valley - there's a lot happening. Luckily West Gippsland CMA's Latrobe & Land Programs Coordinator, Anthony Goode (Goodie) is here to bring us up to speed as we continue our work to restore Durt'Yowan from a working river to a river that works again.
Latrobe system faces transition with coal mine closures, climate change. Unique chance to enhance resilience, benefit environment, community
Water future updates
In summary:
- Public consultation on the environmental effects of the Hazelwood Rehabilitation Project will open later this year. We'll keep you posted on your chance to have input
- 16 gigalitres of water (that's 16 billion litres) previously reserved for future mine expansion will be reallocated to Traditional Owners, irrigators and the environment
- Organisations across Gippsland's water sector are working on a joint vision and plan for the water future of the Latrobe River. This is an exciting opportunity to reimagine the water future of the Latrobe for the benefit of the whole Gippsland community and environment
We'll also keep you posted on how this partnership is progressing and how you can be involved.
Pictures from West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority website.
Source: http://gippsland.com/
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