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CLUB MURRAY
OUR MOTTO: DON'T TRY TO CHANGE THE ENVIRONMENT TO SUIT YOURSELF: CHANGE YOURSELF TO SUIT OUR ENVIRONMENT
NOV 08 RIVERGLADES MURRAY BRIDGE
BUZZ PHRASE OF THE YEAR
"ACID SULPHATE SOILS"
IT'S ABOUT TIME THAT SCIENTISTS SORTED FACTS FROM THEORIES AND PRESENTED THEIR THEORIES AS SUCH.
ACID SULPHATE SOIL IN MURRAY BRIDGE SEEMS A FERTILE GARDEN FOR MOTHER NATURE.
IF THE SCIENTISTS HAVE GOT IT WRONG(AGAIN), THE ENTIRE LAKES SYSTEM WILL BE RUINED BY THEIR INTERFERENCE
Attn Rob Fitzpatrick(CSIRO) ph 08 83838511
Hello Rob,
We have just finished studying a report entitled "Acid sulphate soils along the River Murray, Lake Alexandrina and Lake Albert" that lists you as a contact.
Our experience around Murray Bridge is that the areas designated as "problem areas" are turning out to be exactly the opposite. Photos of the wetlands known as Riverglades attest to the fact that 18 months after drying out this reserve is now the home to all sorts of plants including gum trees. As this experience is general along the Murray we question:
Is this a phenomena that will later on prove disasterous.
or
Should more emphasis be placed on the fact that the CSIROs hypothesis is not fact, but only possibility.
WE seek your reply for our web www.clubmurray.com.au
2007
2008
HELP SAVE THE MURRAY FROM SAND
Help keep our waterways healthy.
The River Murray and Lower Lakes supports local communities, tourism, recreational fishing and boating, it provides habitats for fish, plant and animal life along with being a water supply for many South Australians. We are in danger of adding more challenges to its health e and survival.
Don't dump sand. Why?
Putting beach and other sand into these waterways for boat ramps, landscaping, small beaches or for water edge grasses
is polluting this vital system. This dumped sand isn't natural to the ecosystem and damages the natural state of the River Murray and Lower Lakes. Wind, waves and water traffic quickly moves the dumped sand from where it is placed and redistributes the sand through the river system. It then creates uncharted sand bars and alters berthing depths causing navigation and boating hazards. Sand can block irrigation channels and the main water supply intakes. It also affects the breeding sites for fish, worms and other river species that rely on natural, healthy riverbeds for their survival.
There is an alternative.
To continue to enjoy what the wonderful River Murray o and Lower Lakes can provide we must work together. If you, or someone you know wants to create easier water access, we recommend the use of jetties, pontoons and approved beach building materials. For ideas, specific information and Development Approvals contact your local council.
Did you know it is illegal?
Putting sand into the River Murray and Lower Lakes is illegal and strong penalties apply.
" Dumping sand into the river or on its riverbank, may incur fines up to $30,000.
" Contractors and sand suppliers may also be fined.
" Removal and site remediation may also be ordered. Removal.
To find out more contact the EPA on 8204 2004 or 1800 623 445.
10th
Adelaide Advertiser Jan 2009
PHOTO TAKEN 10/02/09 AT CLAYTON BAY. A PICTURE OF SURVIVAL
PLEASE DON'T TELL ANYONE THAT I'M GROWING HERE,
THEY WILL PROBABLY KILL ME TO PROVE THEIR POINT
