Media contributions
1Media contributions
Title Scientists offer qualified support for the Murray-Darling Basin Plan Media name/outlet UNSW Centre for Ecosystem Science Media type Web Date 1/12/10 Description The Guide to the Basin Plan, released by the Murray-Darling Basin Authority in October 2010, has attracted criticism, mainly for its social and economic implications. As environmental scientists, we are concerned that discussions so far have been dominated by concern about negative, short-term impacts. There has been little consideration of the long-term benefits of a healthy river system. The costs of ‘doing nothing’ would be unacceptable to everyone. Instead, the Basin Plan will offer a historic, nation-building opportunity to correct past mistakes and plan for the future. It would enable us to maintain a healthy economy while protecting our natural heritage. It is about securing longterm prosperity. URL https://www.ecosystem.unsw.edu.au/media-releases/scientists-offer-qualified-support-for-the-murray-darling-basin-plan Persons Tim Ralph