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The mcarthurriver blog has been set up to provide information about the McArthur River, which flows into the Gulf of Carpentaria in Northern Australia.
The McArthur River is home to the Gurdanji, Mara, Garrawa and Yanyuwa Peoples.
The environmental and cultural values of the McArthur River are threatened by an open-cut mine which will divert the river for 5km and mine under the river bed.
This blog provides a news source, information and links for those interested in the McArthur River. It is managed by Charles Roche, an employee of the Environment Centre NT and a resident of the Northern Territory. Comments do not necessarily reflect the position of the Environment Centre.
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Sam H said
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Sam
Grant said
Simple solution, send the decision makers up there, take them fishing for a week on the system, they will learn to respect it. Let them eat and live off the land as I have, mix with the locals. Don’t stop the mine, many locals depend on it, but don’t divert the river. The local water testers are more concerned than they get credit for. You will get the truth from them, they know its their families that would be affected if they get it wrong. The mine is not causing issues as it is now, just don’t let it get any bigger. I plan to retire there and don’t want my backyard trashed.