Protect the Martuwarra Fitzroy River!

Ask Minister Pastorelli to protect the Martuwarra!

Help protect the lifeblood of the Kimberley and send a message to stop proposals for large-scale water extraction in the Martuwarra Fitzroy River catchment!

Dear Minister Pastorelli,
Congratulations on your appointment as Western Australia's Minister for Water.
I am one of the more than 50,000 people who made a submission on the Draft Fitzroy-Derby Water Plan, calling for the Martuwarra Fitzroy River to be protected.
As someone who lives in the Kimberley, I know how important the Martuwarra is to our communities, culture, wildlife and future generations.
The response from the Kimberley community was extraordinary. More than 1,300 Kimberley residents made a submission - around one in every 9 people who voted in the last state election - showing just how deeply people care about the future of this river.
As you begin your role as Minister for Water, I ask you to listen to the voices of Kimberley communities and Traditional Owners and commit to the priorities raised through this consultation process.
I ask that you:
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<li class="li1">Lock-in the commitment to no further surface water take and no dams </li>
<li class="li1">Significantly limit groundwater extraction to prevent largescale irrigated agriculture taking over </li>
<li class="li1">Embed strong monitoring, enforcement and transparency</li>
<li class="li1">Supporting Traditional Owners rights and involvement as partners, including supporting a genuine decisionmaking role</li>
<li class="li1">Outline next steps of reform to deliver long-term protection of the river</li>
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The Martuwarra Fitzroy River is a living river that has sustained people and Country for tens of thousands of years. I ask you to ensure its future, and the future of the Kimberley region, is protected.
Thank you for considering my concerns and calls for change

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Dear Minister Pastorelli,

Congratulations on your appointment as Western Australia's Minister for Water.

I am one of the more than 50,000 people who made a submission on the Draft Fitzroy-Derby Water Plan, calling for the Martuwarra Fitzroy River to be protected.

As someone who lives in the Kimberley, I know how important the Martuwarra is to our communities, culture, wildlife and future generations.

The response from the Kimberley community was extraordinary. More than 1,300 Kimberley residents made a submission - around one in every 9 people who voted in the last state election - showing just how deeply people care about the future of this river.

As you begin your role as Minister for Water, I ask you to listen to the voices of Kimberley communities and Traditional Owners and commit to the priorities raised through this consultation process.

I ask that you:

Lock-in the commitment to no further surface water take and no dams
Significantly limit groundwater extraction to prevent largescale irrigated agriculture taking over
Embed strong monitoring, enforcement and transparency
Supporting Traditional Owners rights and involvement as partners, including supporting a genuine decisionmaking role
Outline next steps of reform to deliver long-term protection of the river

The Martuwarra Fitzroy River is a living river that has sustained people and Country for tens of thousands of years. I ask you to ensure its future, and the future of the Kimberley region, is protected.

Thank you for considering my concerns and calls for change

The Kimberley is speaking up. We need to make sure the new Water Minister hears us.

When the Cook Government asked for feedback on the Draft Fitzroy-Derby Water Plan, the Kimberley responded with an extraordinary show of support.

In total, more than 50,000 submissions were made calling for stronger protection of the Martuwarra.

Now, WA has a new Minister for Water – Daniel Pastorelli.

This is an important moment for the Minister to hear directly from the people who know and care for the Martuwarra. A personal message from local residents helps show the people, stories and connections behind those numbers.

Whether you live alongside the Martuwarra or are part of the wider Kimberley community, your voice matters.

Please send Minister Pastorelli a respectful email asking him to:

Lock-in the commitment to no further surface water take and no dams
Significantly limit groundwater extraction to prevent largescale irrigated agriculture taking over
Embed strong monitoring, enforcement and transparency
Supporting Traditional Owners rights and involvement as partners, including supporting a genuine decisionmaking role
Outline next steps of reform to deliver long-term protection of the river