LET RIVERS BE RIVERS

The Concerned Waterways Alliance (CWA) is a network of community and environment groups from Gippsland to the Otways. We share a deep concern about the degraded state of southern Victoria’s rivers, wetlands and aquifers, and are committed to improving their health for the benefit of current and future generations.

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HAZELWOOD MINE — OUR CHANCE TO GET REHAB RIGHT

Learn more about the Hazelwood mine rehabilitation and how you can help us get the best outcome for our local environment and community.

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TOXIC COAL ASH LEGACY

For years the Latrobe Valley power stations have been allowed to operate toxic coal ash dams without strong regulations and best-practice guidelines to prevent contamination, putting our community at risk of serious health impacts. 

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FUTURE WATER PLANNING

The Central and Gippsland Sustainable Water Strategy will set the direction for policy and mangament of water in our region for the next 50 years. Read our analysis and find out why we think it’s not up to scatch.

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More than a century of coal mining in the Latrobe Valley has produced a toxic legacy and open cut coal mines that dominate our landscape.

Friends of Latrobe Water (FLOW) is a diverse group of people from across Gippsland who are fighting for the future our community deserves.

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We respectfully acknowledge the Gunai Kurnai people as the rightful owners of this land, water and skies. Since time immemorial they have been the keepers of knowledge and guardians of Country. We recognise the inequality in our society and the systemic racism that disadvantages First Nations people, and that we cannot achieve justice for all without restoration of land and governance.

Water for Future

Understanding the implications of water use in mine rehabilitation.

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