WATCH: Why we need water justice – voices from the River Peoples’ Forum

By Environment Victoria

What is water justice? And what could it look like in the Murray-Darling? Hear from Traditional Owners and allies in this great video, filmed at the River Peoples’ Forum earlier this year.

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First Nations have cared for the rivers of the Murray-Darling for thousands of generations. But today, they own less than 0.2% of water rights. While rivers continue to be polluted, dammed and sucked dry, First Nations are denied the decision-making power to care for them.

It’s one of the biggest environmental injustices in Australia. And it’s a fight that needs allies across the continent standing in solidarity and backing in First Nations’ calls for action. Will you add your voice?

Write your message in support of water justice using the form below. We’ll be publicly displaying these messages here, passing them onto First Nations leaders, and getting in touch when it’s critical for allies to speak up.

I support water justice because ...

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"Water and our River systems are the life blood of our environment and for all our communities that rely on water. Healthy rivers creates and provides a foundation for a healthy environment and community" — Margie, 3844

"Because healthy rivers and healthy people go hand in hand. Traditional Owners need to be able to make decisions about the rivers and wetlands and river Country that their ancestors have cared for over 60,000+ years." — Isabel, 3071

"Water is life, it's so precious. We need to start taking much better care and listening to those who have taken care of it for 1000s of years." — Lucilla, 3825

I support water justice because ...

Slide to read other messages from our community

"Water and our River systems are the life blood of our environment and for all our communities that rely on water. Healthy rivers creates and provides a foundation for a healthy environment and community" — Margie, 3844

"Because healthy rivers and healthy people go hand in hand. Traditional Owners need to be able to make decisions about the rivers and wetlands and river Country that their ancestors have cared for over 60,000+ years." — Isabel, 3071

"Water is life, it's so precious. We need to start taking much better care and listening to those who have taken care of it for 1000s of years." — Lucilla, 3825

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