Next in the Conversations series being run by The Greens as part of their Eden-Monaro campaign is “Water is gold”, to be held on Saturday, July 27 in Moruya.

Starting at 3pm, Greens candidate for Eden-Monaro Catherine Moore will talk to Dr Su Wild River about mining and forestry threats to the Eurobodalla water supply, the new “water trigger” amendment to federal legislation and local impacts of climate change. There have been a number of challenges identified with the Dargues Reef gold mine and Su will give an update as we approach two years since the mine’s approval.

“I am really pleased to have the opportunity to talk to Su about these important issues. I had the pleasure of working with her during my time as councillor when we served together on the Palerang Council Climate Change Committee, and she brings a wealth of information, energy and enthusiasm to any task she undertakes,” said Catherine.

“If time permits, Su will also give a rundown on lessons from Palerang Council’s research into water futures - including local impacts of climate change and connections between local development and the protection of environmental flows.”

Everyone is welcome, and there will be an opportunity for questions and contributions from those attending. Afternoon tea will be provided.

The event is free.

When: 3pm, Saturday July 27
Where: the CWA Hall, Queens St, Moruya.
A bit about Su Wild River: Su has over 23 years professional experience in researching and applying practical solutions to environmental problems. She works on sustainability policy implementation, program monitoring and evaluation, greenhouse gas emission reporting and reduction, climate change mitigation and adaptation, intergovernmental arrangements for sustainability, and environmental risk management. Su is currently working on a Carbon Farming Initiative project to use compost for reducing methane emissions from small landfills. She grows food using organic methods on 6 acres in Braidwood, and is a Visiting Fellow at the Centre for the Public Awareness of Science at the Australian National University.

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