Murray Darling Rescue
Murray Darling Rescue is part of the long term solution to the problem and is an Initiative between Scouts Australia and Greenfleet Australia.
Every Australian knows the once Mighty Murray is in trouble. Massive clearing of vegetation and an ever-increasing demand for water has caused a huge salinity problem that threatens to destroy the land and make the water unfit for human consumption. Such is the demand on water resources that in 2000 this once-raging torrent totally ceased to flow. In 2003, two thousand tonnes of salt reached the Murray mouth every day (source: Murray Darling Basin Commission), which is equivalent to 82 semi-trailer loads of salt every day.
The trees are part of a long term solution, treating the cause, not just the symptom. Trees provide much needed habitat, help to stabilise erosion, and contribute to reducing the impacts of climate change by soaking up CO2 from the atmosphere.
Clothing:
Warm weather clothing as appropriate. The planting area is quite exposed. Sensible shoes or boots. There is shelter available in the main Marquee.
Equipment and food:
All planting material provided. You may choose to bring gloves
Who:
A great activity for family and friends as well as your Unit!
Venturers like you will once again be planting trees to help save the Murray.
Talk to other Venturers (and your Leaders of course) about attending this great activity
for just one day, or come and camp for the weekend.
To find out more contact:
Stephen Kingham - BC Environment 8289 9458
You will be able to get your service signed off for your award scheme, obviously depending on how much time you commit to the activity.
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