Friends of Latrobe Water

We advocate and organise for
➡️ coal pollution cleanup ➡️ sustainable mine rehab
➡️ climate resiliency ➡️ just and fair transition

[Friends of Latrobe Water @FLOWLatrobe]

Coal ash contains hazardous pollutants including arsenic, chromium, lead, and mercury, which have been linked to cancer, heart and thyroid disease and other illnesses.
https://t.co/3lyhvIjef6

[Environment Victoria @EnviroVic]

The problem of 'rehabilitating' Hazelwood pit lake @CosmosMagazine

“We’re not in opposition to the pit lake, but we have serious concerns. We want to know what's... going to happen to the ash in there, and we want to investigate other water sources.”

https://t.co/aqtpl0vUhb

[Friends of Latrobe Water @FLOWLatrobe]

Two days left to have your say. It’s your chance to share your concerns about Engie’s rehab plans so far, and call on Engie to thoroughly assess all likely impacts of their plans. Submissions close May 10.
https://t.co/VIL3fUYkAZ

[Friends of Latrobe Water @FLOWLatrobe]

Look what just dropped! 👀 New Episode of Coal Face Podcast just went live. It's the EES spectacular with @BronyaLipski from @EnviroVic and Chloe Badcock from @EJ_Aus.
Listen here 👉 https://t.co/3qxbV511du 🎧
Make submissions here 👉https://t.co/pS6uzlTFrx

[Friends of Latrobe Water @FLOWLatrobe]

Released document relating to @ENGIEgroup Hazelwood mine rehab, describe plan as presenting “serious or irreversible environmental damage" to the downstream Ramsar-listed Gippsland Lakes. @DEECA_Vic #gippsnews
https://t.co/EXIGFAuAJD

[Friends of Latrobe Water @FLOWLatrobe]

Gippslanders are being exposed to a staggering 1050kg of dangerous mercury each year, because the @VicGovEPA do not require bag filters which limit mercury exposure in NSW coal fired power stations.
https://t.co/XHPuheiteS

[Friends of Latrobe Water @FLOWLatrobe]

Coal ash contains toxins and heavy metals such as mercury, lead, cadmium, which can leak into aquifers, soil, and rivers and lakes where our families fish and our children swim.
It's time our regulators @VicGovEPA took their jobs seriously.
https://t.co/pcMHixGWcX

[Friends of Latrobe Water @FLOWLatrobe]

Rather than being presented with @ENGIEgroup lowest-cost rehab, which drains our rivers and threatens to pollute our water sources, alternative options must be investigated and the community given the opportunity to participate in future planning.
https://t.co/2Cvg8nG4bI

[Friends of Latrobe Water @FLOWLatrobe]

This comes after an expert report revealed problems with @ENGIEgroup plans, finding that if the mine was flooded without removing the highly toxic coal ash stored inside it, toxic pollution could be released into water sources and Gippsland Lakes.
https://t.co/LlONVXplC7

[Environmental Justice Australia @EJ_Aus]

#BREAKING: The federal government has accepted our calls on behalf of @EnviroVic and @FLOWLatrobe for federal scrutiny of Engie’s plans to flood the Hazelwood coal mine. 
#gippsnews

[Friends of Latrobe Water @FLOWLatrobe]

A big win for our environment and the community who have been calling for @ENGIEgroup’s plan to be thoroughly assessed, including the impacts of using a huge amount of water and the risk of groundwater and downstream contamination. #gippsnews

[Friends of Latrobe Water @FLOWLatrobe]

Coal ash is a by-product of burning coal for power generation and contains contaminants that include heavy metals such as mercury and arsenic.
What will happen when this toxic substance is mixed with water to create a pit lake?
https://t.co/hyJHBdnW3a

[Friends of Latrobe Water @FLOWLatrobe]

Join us tonight to learn about the plans for Hazelwood mine rehabilitation, the Environmental Effects Statement (EES) process the project is currently going through and how you can help ensure the best outcome for our region. @EnviroVic @EJ_Aus
RSVP: 👉 https://t.co/NzRJxScow1

[Friends of Latrobe Water @FLOWLatrobe]

Take the 'My Victorian Waterway Survey' to share what you love about our waterways and have a say on how they are managed. 💦💦https://t.co/E4brpXlspg

[Friends of Latrobe Water @FLOWLatrobe]

Another excellent article by Gippsland Lakes Recreational Fishing Alliance.

[Friends of Latrobe Water @FLOWLatrobe]

Good news! @ENGIEgroup Hazelwood Mine Rehab to undergo the Environmental Effects Statement (EES) process. It's important that you have a say to ensure we end up with the best outcome for our community. Learn more and sign up for updates here 👇
https://t.co/gNV6tf9vRC

[Friends of Latrobe Water @FLOWLatrobe]

The community has been kept in the dark regarding the Yallourn closure deal.
We are calling on @LilyDAmbrosioMP for transparency about important government agreements which will have an enormous bearing on the Latrobe Valley community in the years ahead. https://t.co/omo2pcAaMZ

[Friends of Latrobe Water @FLOWLatrobe]

The Wonthaggi Desalination Plant can currently produce up to 150GL a year, but it can be boosted to 200GL a year with the addition of increased reverse osmosis units. With Melbourne's population growth, this is essential.
https://t.co/Fptrnit5TD

[Friends of Latrobe Water @FLOWLatrobe]

Have you ever seen a Metallic Sun Orchid? 🌸
Found in sparsely in Gippsland’s coastal heathland, grassland and woodlands, the Metallic Sun Orchids are classified as endangered in Victoria and are the focus of conservation efforts in some parts of the state. #GunaikurnaiCountry