Wild Rivers
Source of life on the world’s driest inhabited continent. From the days of the Franklin River campaign in Tasmania, wild rivers have captured the imagination of Australia. Little known is that the majority of Australia’s wild rivers are in the tropical north. The natural river flows that are the heartbeat of the North’s diverse ecosystems and lifeblood for many existing communities are under threat from dams, irrigation schemes, and land clearing in their catchments.
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| Queensland's Wild Rivers |
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The magnificent rivers of the Cape York Peninsula are the lifeblood of local communities - and support a huge diversity of wildlife. Go to Wild Rivers special site »
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| Wild Rivers Cyberaction |
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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. Send this cyberaction to support protection for the wild rivers of Cape York Peninsula, under Qld's Wild Rivers legislation. |
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| Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of this landmark High Court decision |
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On July 1, we celebrate 25 years since the High Court decision that 'Let the Franklin run free'. In this Four Part series on the Franklin River campaign, author William J. Lines charts the rise of Australia's conservation movement - and a famous win for the environment.
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Wild Rivers Updates
- Which future for the Wenlock River? - December 23, 2008
- A 'new deal' for Cape York Peninsula - November 10, 2008
- A chance to save three wild rivers - December 31, 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.
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 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.
Wild Rivers Media Releases
- Conservationists applaud Bligh's Wenlock River protection proposal - December 11, 2008
- Mining companies must reveal water plans for the Wenlock - December 02, 2008
- Wilderness Society urges action on Cape York wild river protection - November 21, 2008
The Wilderness Society congratulates Premier Anna Bligh and her government for moving to secure the future of the unique Wenlock River on Cape York, and for its ongoing commitment to protect Queensland’s wild and natural rivers.
The Wilderness Society calls on bauxite mining companies Rio Tinto and Cape Alumina to come clean about their water plans for the wild Wenlock River on Cape York Peninsula. TWS is concerned that the companies have been seeking special exemptions from the Queensland Government’s Wild River protection policies for the river before nomination plans have even been released.
The Wilderness Society calls for greater protection of the Aurukun wetlands and more Indigenous Wild River Rangers, as part of the Queensland Government’s proposed wild river protection plans for three Cape York river basins.
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