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Our mission is to protect and preserve Earth's life-sustaining waters for the benefit of present and future generations, guided by science and Indigenous wisdom.

Advocating for a Water Plan to protect people and nature for the next generations

Water is foundational to healthy ecosystems and their services that in turn support our healthy society, economy, cultures, and way of life.

But how is our water managed? The Gold Coast Water Plan was developed almost twenty years ago and is currently under review.

Key areas of this State legislation need improving to govern more sustainable management of water both for a growing Gold Coast population and to support a healthy environment.

THANK YOU & 2023 UPDATE 

We are deeply grateful for your unwavering dedication and passionate advocacy during the recent review of the Water Plan (Gold Coast) 2006. Your voices united in concern and determination made an undeniable impact.

Thank you, from the depths of our hearts, for being the guardians of our waters. Your dedication and passion have made a real difference, and together, we will continue to stand strong as stewards of our planet.

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SPRINGBROOK WATER MINING
UPDATE 

After nearly four years in the Planning and Environment Court a decision has finally been made with the order below regarding the application to extract more of Springbrook’s water for the bottled water industry. The decision from the judge reads....

WHY?

50M

Plastic

Bottles

20k

People

say "NO"

2

"Protected"

Rainforests

1

Chance

UPCOMING EVENTS

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WATERS OF GONDWANA

SUNDAY, 5 MAY 2024
1PM - 3PM
Hinze Dam, Advancetown, QLD, AUSTRALIA

 

Join us for a special, one-off event to hear local stories of culture, care and ecology. Our guest speakers include traditional owners and artist, youth ambassadors, and folk with hands-on experience caring as Country. Get to know the stories of our water source from the mountains, along Nerang river to the sea. This is a FREE EVENT

 SPRINGBROOK ENVIRONMENT FESTIVAL

SATURDAY, 8 JUNE 2024
10AM-2PM
Springbrook Community Hall,  Springbrook, QLD, AUSTRALIA

 

Join us for an enriching day packed with environmental activities and exploration! Presented by Watergum and the City of Gold Coast. This event celebrates our precious natural resources, offering a blend of inspiration, education, and exciting discoveries. Tickets are now on sale and registration is definitely a must! 

COMING SOON

Stay engaged and connected with our upcoming events and offerings. Our commitment to environmental stewardship and community engagement drives us to continually offer enriching experiences and opportunities.

By staying connected, you'll be part of a vibrant community dedicated to creating positive change for our planet and future generations. 

INVITE US TO SPEAK

Our presentations blend Indigenous wisdom with cutting-edge science, offering transformative insights that inspire action and stewardship.

We aim to connect everyone to the rich tapestry of indigenous knowledge seamlessly woven with scientific understanding, illuminating the interconnectedness of all life and the urgent need to protect our precious water resources.

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HOW ELSE CAN YOU HELP?

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WHO?

Protect Our Waters is a volunteer group of community members that aim to protect our waters for future generations. We consist of Scientists, Indigenous Leaders, Environmental Activists, Botanists, Former National Park Rangers and concerned citizens.

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Our aim is to stop Gondwana waters from being extracted from Springbrook and Tamborine Mountain for industrialised bottled water.

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We recognise that we are all custodians of this land and aim to bring people into relationship with country to protect our waters above and below in our world heritage-listed biodiverse Gondwana landscapes

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