COAL seam gas mining poses just as big a threat to the Murray Darling Basin’s agricultural production base as the Murray Darling Basin Plan, according to the NSW Irrigators Council which represents more than 12,000 irrigation farmers.
Speaking at the Federal Senate hearing last Friday on coal seam gas mining’s impact on the Basin, Council CEO, Andrew Gregson, said any mining permits should only be issued on a “no regrets” basis.
The Council is concerned coal seam gas mining threatens the quality and accessibility of ground and surface water resources, with mining projects causing increased salinity and adding chemicals to water sources. Read More
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