Join the Wilderness Society, WA Forest Alliance, and Jarrahdale Forest Protectors for a picnic and community photo shoot at Serpentine Dam to demonstrate the public's opposition to Alcoa's destruction of forests and risks to water.
The US bauxite mining company has been in the spotlight for destroying forest habitat, risking Perth's water supply through mining in Reservoir Protection Zones, piping toxic waste over a dam, as well as the company's total lack of rehabilitation.
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is currently making a historic decision about whether to assess Alcoa's mine plans, which could result in their clearing of native forests being brought to a stop.
We know that Alcoa is putting a lot of pressure on the State Government to make a quick decision in its favour so we must counter that pressure and show that the community won't stand by the EPA being bullied by industry and that we want Alcoa out of the remaining Northern Jarrah Forests.
This is a great opportunity to show up for forests as well as learn more from campaigners about the risks facing the Northern Jarrah Forests.
Please RSVP so we have an idea of numbers and can keep you updated.
Details
Sunday 8 October 10:30am - 1pm | Serpentine Main Dam, Kingsbury Drive, Jarrahdale
Meet at the dam wall at 10:40am for a photoshoot concluding at 11:30am. After the photoshoot, we will move to the dam's Lower Picnic Area for a picnic, Welcome to Country and updates from campaigners.
Please bring any relevant signs you have for the photoshoot and a plate to share for morning tea, a picnic blanket or chairs.
Best parking is after the dam wall (if coming from the north) and slightly above the wall on the left-hand side or below the wall at the Lower Picnic Area from the right-hand side. The Lower Picnic Area is where we will picnic after the photoshoot but there is a steep walk between it and the dam wall.
Please note: The dam is part of the Serpentine National Park, and entry fees may apply.
If you have any questions please contact Jordan (Wilderness Society) [email protected] or Jess Boyce (WA Forest Alliance) [email protected] | 0410 412 254
