Adani is extracting a lot of water to build its dirty mine. It's already affected local groundwater levels, and may have caused irreversible damage to Doongmabulla Springs.
If construction continues – or if the mine becomes operational – water extraction will only increase, causing even more damage to Wangan and Jagalingou Country and the Springs.
Stand with the cultural custodians of the land and send an email to QLD Environment Minister Meaghan Scanlon, asking her to put an immediate stop to the construction of Adani's mine, and protect the Springs.
What to include in your email
Let Minister Scanlon know you support the Wangan and Jagalingou cultural custodians and their call for:
- A ‘Stop Work’ on the Carmichael mine until the sacred Doongmabulla Springs are protected.
- Independent verification of the results of the department’s investigation into Wangan and Jagalingou Nagana Yarrbayn's complaint.
- A comprehensive, independent, scientific review to help protect the water and the springs.
- The right of Wangan and Jagalingou Nagana Yarrbayn cultural custodians’ group to hold Adani to account for its destruction of our lands and waters.
Every email sent to Minister Scanlon shows solidarity with Wangan and Jagalingou Traditional Owners, the cultural custodians of the land, and backs in their cause to protect their Country from destruction.
"Our culture is inseparable from our lands and waters, including groundwater. Where the groundwater flows to the surface, at the Doongmabulla Springs, is our most sacred site. Mining our land and extracting our groundwater denies us our right to enjoy, maintain and protect our culture and traditional stories." – Adrian Burragubba, Wangan and Jagalingou tribal leader.
If you'd like to do more to support Wangan and Jagalingou cultural custodians, you can sign their petition and/or make a direct donation.