Record floods have swamped the central Kimberley region, causing substantial damage. This includes Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) Mornington-Marion Downs & Charnley River-Artesian Range Wildlife Sanctuaries. The effects of the floods may take years to recover from, but your support can future-proof operations in the northwest & help ensure that we can continue our work to preserve one of Australia's last true wild places.
At Mornington, there has been significant loss and damage to assets. Many of the buildings were inundated up to 1-2 metres, leaving the contents of the research offices and staff accommodation muddy and jumbled. In the steamy conditions, mould is continuing to add to the destruction. Many of the buildings that make up the research centre will need to be gutted and renovated, while major components of the power system will require replacing before electricity can be restored.
AWC is determined to continue our important conservation work in the Kimberley, to the extent that we can. The land management and science programs we have developed over the past two decades at Mornington have significantly improved ecological health. It will take some time to get back to normal, but we remain determined to continue this critical work, alongside our partners.
Mornington & Charnley River have a vital role to play in protecting & restoring endangered wildlife in northern Australia and are strongholds for many species that are rapidly disappearing - making them areas of great ecological significance. By supporting AWC to rebuild a new research centre in the Kimberley, you will help create a home for research & foster continued collaboration with our partners - enhancing conservation values and protecting important habitats for threatened wildlife.
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