Wild Rivers Updates

Which future for the Wenlock River? - December 23, 2008

The irreplaceable Wenlock River was nominated for Wild River protection by the Queensland Government in early December 2008. This is a huge opportunity to protect one of our last great wild rivers and we need your support to make this happen.

A 'new deal' for Cape York Peninsula - November 10, 2008

The Wilderness Society has launched the Cape York Heritage Protection Plan as a blue print for coordinated, strategic and funded action for Cape York’s future.

A chance to save three wild rivers - December 31, 2008

A window of opportunity to protect Cape York’s precious wild rivers has just opened. The Queensland and Commonwealth Governments are now pursuing a World Heritage listing for Cape York. Learn how you can make a difference by supporting these first three protection proposals.

Queensland's environment: a Paradise Lost? - June 28, 2008

A report released by The Wilderness Society, WWF-Australia and Queensland Conservation Council shows that Queensland’s environment is in a state of decline after 10 years of Labor in power. In response, the conservation groups are seeking a strong commitment from Queensland Premier Anna Bligh to usher in a new era of environmental responsibility.

First Indigenous Protected Area on CYP leads the way - June 12, 2008

Northern Kaanju Traditional Owners and their guests gathered on traditional homelands in central Cape York Peninsula to share in the celebration of the Cape’s York Peninsula’s first Indigenous Protected Area.

Northern Rivers need urgent protection - May 18, 2008

The Wilderness Society is seeking the protection of our Northern Rivers based on a model of protection developed in Queensland through the Queensland Government’s Wild Rivers Act 2005.

Wild River protection inching closer - May 16, 2008

Protection of the Cape’s Wild Rivers is inching closer… these Wild Rivers are largely untouched, with natural flows and function still largely intact. They need to be protected from destructive activities such as dam and weir construction and large-scale irrigation. Together our shared efforts have already resulted in the protection of six Wild Rivers in Queensland. Now it's time to ensure the Cape’s rivers get the protection they deserve!

Protection is Near for Qld's Wild Rivers! - December 05, 2005

For millions of years Australia's rivers ran wild and free. Amazingly, despite the irreversible changes brought about by colonial development over the last 200 years, Queensland remains home to some of the nation's most majestic wild rivers. Rivers still flow freely throughout Cape York Peninsula, the Gulf of Carpentaria and the western Channel Country where entire catchments remain largely intact.

Let the Rivers Run Wild In Queensland - November 24, 2005

Across the remote north and west of Queensland are found some of the world's last great tropical wild rivers. In response to nationwide recognition of the destruction of the once-mighty Murray-Darling river system, in February 2004 the Queensland Government announced its intention to protect Queensland's wild rivers through the creation of a new 'Wild Rivers Act'.

World Water Day - a reminder to let the rivers run wild - November 22, 2005

World Water Day comes once a year but the Wild Rivers of Queensland will, if protected, always be there.