Erin Brockovich goes into bat for Australia

Erin Brockovich an acclaimed American environmental activist made famous by the actress Julia Roberts and a new recruit for the Australian Law Firm, Shine Lawyers, has gone into bat for Australia to save the “Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve” from being mined.

Set in Queensland’s Cape York Peninsula the wetland conservation property, which came to light with the assistance of the Australian Government:

“is home to a set of eight unique spring fed wetlands which provide a critical water source to threatened habitat, provide permanent flow of water to the Wenlock River, and is home to rare and vulnerable plants and wildlife.”

The “Save Steve’s Place” campaign, which is also supported by another high profile celebrity, Russell Crowe, is being led by the wife of the late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin, Terri Irwin and her daughter, Bindi.

To date 208,426 individuals from Australia and overseas have signed the petition to prevent the mining of the 135,000 hectare (333592 acres) property.

As you may have noticed in my sidebar, (see Steve Irwin’s image with links) I have promoted this cause for sometime and given further support by signing the petition.

We often SPEAK about protecting the world’s natural wonders but how often do we actually do anything truly constructive. Now is the time to act! Sign the petition online now!

To be continued…