MEDIA RELEASE 24TH JUNE 2009
The Conservation Council of South Australia (CCSA), the state’s peak environmental body, tonight announced the joint winners of the annual Jill Hudson Award for Environmental Protection, Peter Laffan and the River Lakes and Coorong Action Group. Minister for Environment and Conservation, the Hon Jay Weatherill MP, presented the awards.
Peter Laffan, of Aldinga Beach was recognised for his work with the Save our Gulf Coalition, and the Aldinga Bay Coastcare Group. The River Lakes and Coorong Action Group was recognised for its work opposing the Wellington Weir, its work on the over-allocation of water from the Murray-Darling River system and many other significant activities.
The Jill Hudson Award for Environmental Protection is awarded to the person or group who has made an outstanding contribution to environmental protection over the previous 12 months, and faced significant challenges in doing so.
Julie Pettett, CCSA CEO, said “Individuals and groups like these play a critical role in our democracy”.
“They work tirelessly to ensure public participation in the political processes that shape our environment. They keep our leaders accountable. And they make sure that no-one can forget the plight of some of our most precious and valued natural places.”
“Society and South Australia’s ecosystems would be greatly worse off without the strength and determination of our Jill Hudson award winners, and the many other active community members their work supports,” she concluded.
For further information contact ConservationSA 8223 5155