Call the QLD Environment Department

Call the Director General of the QLD Department of Environment and Science -- Jamie Merrick.

Ask them to reject Adani's Groundwater Dependent Ecosystem Management Plan (GDEMP) and force Adani to do vital research to determine the impact of their megamine on the Doongmabulla Springs.

 

Call Jamie Merrick

Jamie Merrick Director General at the Queensland Department of Environment and Science 07 3338 9304

The phone will be answered by a staff member. Please be polite but firm. They must not put ancient springs at risk by approving Adani’s  water plan without adequate research.

Here are some talking points:

  • State your name and where you live
  • I’m calling today to ask the Department, and the Director General Jamie Merrick, to reject the draft Adani Groundwater Dependent Ecosystem Management Plan (GDEMP)
  • I’d like to pass this message on to the Director General ...

The phone will be answered by a staff member. Please be polite but firm. They must not put ancient springs at risk by approving Adani’s  water plan without adequate research.

Here are some talking points:

  • State your name and where you live
  • I’m calling today to ask the Department, and the Director General Jamie Merrick, to reject the draft Adani Groundwater Dependent Ecosystem Management Plan (GDEMP)
  • I’d like to pass this message on to the Director General along with my name.  Are you able to either transfer me across to speak to him, or take my message down in writing?
  • I'm ringing particularly to ask if the Department will make Adani do the new research recommended by Federal Government scientists on the risks to the ancient Doongmabulla Springs before a decision is made on the management plan.
  • This requires high resolution seismic surveys and deep water bores to be drilled to fully understand the risks to the Springs. Are you going to require this research to be done?

Finally, let them know why this issue mattes to your personally. You might want to mention that Queensland is currently facing one of its worst droughts in recorded history. And that Adani are currently under investigation for illegally drilling into groundwater at their mine site. Adani can not be trusted to look after Queensland's precious water. 

Remember to be polite and thank them for their time!

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