Two Blacktown groups have joined an alliance of 50 from across Sydney, the Illawarra, Southern Highlands and the Blue Mountains to protect the drinking water supply from destructive mining practices. They are Blacktown and District Environment Environment group, led by Martin O’Reilly, and Stop CSG Blacktown, which is led by Melinda Wilson. The launch of the alliance — called Protect Sydney’s Water — was at NSW Parliament House on Tuesday. Blacktown and District Environment Group secretary Wayne Olling said they were opposed to coal seam gas extraction because of its effect on the environment. ‘‘Among several threats is the adverse impact on water supply, including flows to creeks and springs which take water to reservoirs or for sustaining the natural environment,’’ he said. ‘‘We call on the government to think more of the people who live in our state and the environment, rather than the corporations and their lobbyists making money sending gas from our land overseas.’’blacktownsun.au/story/1772240/blacktown-activists-join-fight-against-coal-seam-gas-mining/?cs=1179
Posted on: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 05:03:52 +0000