Three more wild rivers protected! Now let's save the Wenlock

The Archer, Lockhart and Stewart River Basins on Cape York have just been declared wild rivers by QLD's Premier Anna Bligh, who is delivering on her election promises.

The Aurukun wetlands teem with wildlife (Archer River basin - Cape York Peninsula) . Photo: Kerry Trapnell

These incredibly stunning and important river systems include parts of the Aurukun wetlands, which are over five times the size of the world famous Kakadu wetlands.

This result is owed in a large part to many years of work by the Wilderness Society and our supporters, so thank you!

Now let's do the same for the Wenlock River.

We have recently made a major breakthrough in the long-term protection of our beloved Wenlock River on Cape York Peninsula. The Queensland Government has released a draft protection proposal for this irreplaceable river under Queensland's wild rivers legislation.

A tide of community support is now critical to improve the protection plan and make sure the Government follows through.

Please take action now and send a message to the Queensland Premier, Anna Bligh, telling her why you love the Wenlock River and why it should not be destroyed by bauxite mining.

It's easy to take action for the Wenlock - just visit this link and sign online

Thanks for the difference you are making!
From all at the Wilderness Society

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• Media Release - The Wilderness Society Congratulates Bligh on Wild River Announcement >>
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• Which future for the Wenlock River >>
  
• A chance to save three wild rivers >>
• Learn more about Australia's Wild Rivers >>
• Learn more about the Cape York Peninsula >>