BATTLE FOR THE MARY 

Save the Mary supporters and friends will take to their kayaks on Sunday, April 26 to mark 3 years of their fight against the controversial Traveston Dam. Once again the river will come alive with colorful kayaks and canoes, traveling downstream through the area proposed for the dam wall and ending at the Traveston Crossing Bridge.

Save the Mary Spokeperson Victor Hill said the day was to celebrate the resilience of the local community and to recognise the support from individuals and groups both throughout Australia and overseas. As the “battle” entered its fourth year, Mr Hill said it was timely to remember the observation of Roberto Epple of the European Rivers Network who said that on average, it took around seven years to stop a dam.

“Greens Leader Bob Brown also advised it would be a long fight,” Ms Pickersgill said, “and we’re more than ready for that.”

“Twelve months ago, Murray/Darling kayaker Steve Posselt was half way through his “Don’t Murray the Mary” trip. Since then he’s paddled several thousand letters to Peter Garrett in Sydney and has just released his book ‘Cry me a River’. Steve will be back with us on the day,” Ms Pickersgill said.

The “ floatilla” will start at 9am but Ms Pickersgill advised allowing plenty of time to get canoes in to the water.

Entry point is at 1865 Mary Valley Rd (as for previous floatillas). The “floatilla” will reach Traveston Crossing Bridge at around 11am and live entertainment, information and food will be available there until mid-afternoon.

STMRCG Media Contacts: Glenda Pickersgill mb 0411 443 589 Victor Hill mb 0407754925 Steve Posselt mb 043 813-8982. 

Additional information: 

Colour flyer: http://www.savethemaryriver.com/drpl/sites/default/files/Battle for the Mary 

Registration form: http://www.savethemaryriver.com/drpl/sites/default/files/3rd Anniversary Canoe Floatilla registration.pdf