Help save Whalers Way by emailing key decision makers today.
The proposed rocket launch facility on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula would have destroyed habitat of threatened birds, in particular Mallee Whipbirds and Eyre Peninsula Southern Emu-wrens.
For years, BirdLife Australia supporters have stood up in oposition and finally we have made important progress. The Native Vegetation Council has rejected the necessary changes to the Native Vegetation Heritage Agreement at Whalers Way, a decision that will prevent the proposed rocket launch facility from proceeding at this globally significant wildlife sanctuary.
This is a significant step forward, but we must ensure these protections remain in place.
Help us protect these threatened Aussie birds, by emailing key decision makers, today.
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Help us save Whalers Way. Use our email tool to help send a clear message – critical habitat for threatened species must be protected!
The proposed Whalers Way Orbital Launch Complex, producing up to 42 rocket launches every year, would have had disatorous impacts on wildlife including the Mallee Whipbird and the Southern Emu-wren (Eyre Peninsula) – both listed as Endangered under the EPBC Act.
Rocket launches generate powerful blast waves, extreme noise and sonic booms leading to injury, hearing damage, stress, disturbance of breeding behaviour, nest abandonment, and displacement from important habitat. During the public comment period, over 90% of comments opposed the launch facility at Whalers Way.
Please, help us in this final push to save Whalers Way. Use our email tool to tell the SA Premier that the Native Vegetation Council’s decision is the right call.
The emu-wrens are named for their six wispy, emu-like tail feathers.
