Welcome to the Coorong, Lakes and Murray WATERKEEPER Program.

Coorong, Lakes and Murray Waterkeeper Paul Davis *

This site updated 11 November 2008

In September 2007, Waterkeepers Australia Ltd admitted the River, Lakes and Coorong Action Group Inc. (RLCAG) as the twentieth member and host of the Coorong, Lakes and Murray Waterkeeper Program. It is the only South Australian member organisation.

Paul Davis, of Point Sturt, was appointed to take on the role of Coorong, Lakes and Murray Waterkeeper.

The Waterkeeper's territory embraces the River Murray from below Lock 1 (near Blanchetown), the Coorong, Lake Alexandrina and Lake Albert Ramsar Wetlands.

What is a Waterkeeper?

The primary objective of the WATERKEEPER is the protection and restoration of our freshwater and estuarine ecosystems. Strategies that may be used include the following:

• Traversing the waterway in a readily identifiable vessel
• Monitoring water quality and threats
• Speaking up on behalf of the waterway
• Educating and motivating the public and governments to act on behalf of the waterway
• Identifying and responding to community issues regarding the waterway
• Participating/collaborating with key organizations/experts and contributing to policy decisions affecting the River Murray and wetlands
• Participating in processes to determine solutions to water quality issues
• Pursuing compliance with environmental laws.

How do I support the Waterkeeper Program?

You can be involved in the Waterkeeper Program by joining the River Lakes and Coorong Action Group Inc.

The annual membership fee is $1.00 per person from May.

Contact the Secretary, RLCAG, PO Box 73 Milang SA 5256.
or come to one of our meetings.