Victoria’s coal mines in the Latrobe Valley, upstream of the globally recognised Gippsland Lakes, are getting ready to close.
These vast open-cut pits are dangerous, unstable, city-sized scars on the landscape that must be stabilised and made safe before their owners close up and move out.
AGL, Engie and Energy Australia, the operators of these mines, have a cheap and dirty plan to drain the Latrobe River at a fraction of what this water is actually worth to fill them.
This water is worth so much more to our environment, and the people and wildlife who rely on it. The steps we take now are crucial. With your generous support you can power work that ensures:
✅ Our rivers get to keep as much of their own water as possible
✅ Giant energy companies pay a fairer price for the water they take
✅ Money paid for river water is reinvested into restoration
✅ The community has a say in their own future
Their final rehabilitation plans are due to be submitted THIS OCTOBER!
Please donate as soon as you can and together, we can make sure these plans represent repair, not just retreat.