The “Acid Trip”, David Winderlich’s catchy title for another successful event in Murray March, caught the imagination of the media and there was a buzz in the community. The bus tour of some 20 Adelaide residents who came to learn more of the Acid Sulfate Soils in the Lake Alexandrina and Finniss River area left Adelaide around 9.30am and headed for Lake Alexandrina. Along the way a number of residents of Milang, Clayton, Finniss and Point Sturt the trippers.
Monthly Archive for March, 2009
Milang Institute, 6.30-8.30pm. The RLCAG will further discuss submissions to the Pomanda Weir EIS. This will continue the work begun at the March 23.
Public meetings about the Wellington Weir Environmental Impact Statement were held on March 24 at Murray Bridge (10 am), Meningie (3pm) and on March 27 at Goolwa (10am) and Clayton (4pm).
Saturday 4th April 2009, 1 pm – 3 pm
Grainger Studio
91 Hindley Street, Adelaide
Bookings Essential – Cost $10
(Tickets are non-refundable & Pre-payment is required)
Tickets from Imprints Booksellers
107 Hindley Street, ADELAIDE SA 5000
Ph (08) 8231 4454 or books@imprints.com.au
A song in honour of Maude Barlow
Julie Pettett, Conservation Council of SA
Leafleting on Parliament House Steps, 23rd - 27th March, 2009 - Contact Sarah in David Winderlich’s office on (08) 8237 9278 if you can hand out leaflets for 1 hour blocks between 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm during these weekdays.
22nd March, 2009 - Want to go to the Lower Lakes and see the truth for yourself? This one day bus tour will cost less than $60 and will include a BBQ lunch. The tour will visit a number of acid hot-spots and community bio-remediation projects. Call Sarah of David Winderlich’s office on (08) 8237 9278 to book your place now!
A remarkable coalition of action groups from the River Murray, Lower Lakes and Coorong is taking their message to Canberra March 15-17. The seven person delegation representing communities around Lakes Albert and Alexandrina, the Lower River Murray and Coorong will meet with a number of politicians and bureaucrats.
Cara Jenkin talks to South Australians affected by the critical state of lakes Albert and Alexandrina.
http://player.video.news.com.au/adelaidenow/#UEtsGj_Eb9Uzh9ZIZm72SoA51MIXTk3S
13th March, 2009, 8:30 am - they will be broadcasting talkback from Goolwa. Phone 1300 222 891. This number works from other states within Australia (though different call rates may apply). International callers may ring in on +61 8 8343 4000.
14th March, 2009, 9:30 am-5:00 pm - University of South Australia City West Campus, Hawke Building (Ground Floor) Alan Scott Auditorium. Register here or E-mail: maxchris@adam.com.au
