The Queensland Government has proposed for a new dam, the Traveston Dam, to be built on the upper Mary River. For those that are not familiar with this river, it is home to 3 endangered and vulnerable species of wildlife, the Queensland (Australian) Lungfish, Mary River Cod and Mary River Turtle.
As many of you would already know, the Australian Lungfish is a totally unique animal which is capable of breathing through a specialized air sack through times of drought and low oxygenated water. The Mary River is a major breeding ground for the Australian Lungfish and the number of wild specimens will plummet if its habitat is destroyed.
The Mary River Turtle, Australia’s second most endangered turtle and also one of Australia’s largest freshwater turtles, is capable of breathing through specially developed organs, similar to gills, within its tail & under the right conditions can stay submerged for up to one week at a time making it truly unique. The Mary River is its last remaining habitat and several experts are predicting the imminent extinction of The Mary River Turtle if the mega-dam proceeds as planned.
The Mary River Cod is a close relative to the Brisbane River Cod, which coincidently has been extinct for some time due to over fishing and poor water quality caused by the affects of humans. With the super dam Australia will again lose another cod species.
Whilst I understand Queensland is experiencing one of the worst draughts in recent times, it must be understood that there are alternative solutions to Queensland’s water crisis. There are no alternatives for the endangered animals at risk.
Don’t let these endangered species become forever lost to the ignorance of a narrow-minded Government. Please take a few moments to consider the future of these remarkable animals.
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/741410919
Thanking you,
Michael Theo.
As many of you would already know, the Australian Lungfish is a totally unique animal which is capable of breathing through a specialized air sack through times of drought and low oxygenated water. The Mary River is a major breeding ground for the Australian Lungfish and the number of wild specimens will plummet if its habitat is destroyed.
The Mary River Turtle, Australia’s second most endangered turtle and also one of Australia’s largest freshwater turtles, is capable of breathing through specially developed organs, similar to gills, within its tail & under the right conditions can stay submerged for up to one week at a time making it truly unique. The Mary River is its last remaining habitat and several experts are predicting the imminent extinction of The Mary River Turtle if the mega-dam proceeds as planned.
The Mary River Cod is a close relative to the Brisbane River Cod, which coincidently has been extinct for some time due to over fishing and poor water quality caused by the affects of humans. With the super dam Australia will again lose another cod species.
Whilst I understand Queensland is experiencing one of the worst draughts in recent times, it must be understood that there are alternative solutions to Queensland’s water crisis. There are no alternatives for the endangered animals at risk.
Don’t let these endangered species become forever lost to the ignorance of a narrow-minded Government. Please take a few moments to consider the future of these remarkable animals.
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/741410919
Thanking you,
Michael Theo.
