EK News Edition 106

In our 106th edition of EK News:

• We congratulate the community on the major milestone of WA Labor formally committing to a Kimberley fracking ban in its party platform, and look towards the next step of translating the WA Labor Party policy into WA Government policy.
• Our Chair reflects on the accelerating pressures of climate change and the vital role of Aboriginal ranger programs in caring for Country.
• Our Executive Director reports on the strengthening of EK's foundations to support our work protecting the nature of the Kimberley.
• Our Operations Director highlights achievements across Campaigns, Sustainable Communities and the Kimberley Nature Project.
• Shaun recounts the largest anti-fracking rally at WA Parliament since 2018, as the community demands a legislated ban on fracking in the Kimberley. Wendy reports on the shocking mass fish kill at Tassal's Kimberley barramundi operation and urges action to halt the company’s expansion inside a marine park.
• Our exceptional new staff member Julie highlights a season of growth in Sustainable Communities, sharing stories from the Wattleseed Collective. Michelle discusses an Indigenous-led wetland monitoring toolkit co-designed with ranger teams. Alex writes about networking and learning opportunities around marine worm taxonomy, and responses to heatwaves impacting seagrass.
• We also spotlight a cherished volunteer and farewell our highly-valued ecologist Hamsini.

Read the EK News Issue 106 here.  

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