The Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary is a spectacular and majestic eco-tourism destination in the SA outback. Established by the legendary Reg Sprigg, the Sanctuary is well loved by tourists, geologists, and conservationists for its breath-taking mountain views, magnificent gorges and waterholes and the geological wonderland of Mt Gee.Yet, this same Arkaroola Sanctuary is under imminent threat from mineral exploration and uranium mining.
Find out more about this unique and wonderful part of our state from people who have been there and want it protected.
Hosts: Greens MLC Mark Parnell and the Hon. Iain Evans MP
Other Speakers: Senator Nick Minchin
Marg Sprigg (Sanctuary Owner & daughter of Reg Sprigg)
Peter Owen (Wilderness Society)
Wednesday 2nd September 2009
12 - 1pm (please allow 10-15 mins before the forum starts to get through security)
Balcony Room, Parliament House
North Terrace Adelaide
RSVP by Tues 1st September: 8237 9111 / parnell@parliament.sa.gov.au
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thanks for your contribution - bill - i'm genuinely sorry about having to switch on the 'moderation' process but comment spammers have really been cluttering up this journal!