Advocates for protecting Territory rivers launch campaign
Advocates for protecting Territory rivers have banded together to launch Territory Rivers.
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ADVOCATES for protecting Territory rivers have banded together to launch Territory Rivers – Keep ’Em Flowing.
The group, made up of residents, fishos, tour operators and environmental organisations are working to protect NT free-flowing rivers.
Environment Centre NT co-director Kirsty Howey said there were concerns large amounts of water was being used for agricultural purposes.
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Pew Charitable Trusts NT manager Mitch Hart said there had been community support to protect the health of the rivers.
“The Top End has a unique lifestyle worth protecting. Free-flowing tropical rivers are extraordinarily rare and our rivers are internationally significant,” he said.
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