Community meeting called : response to toxic spray drift

Areas of the rural and semi rural landscape in the Scenic Rim are suffering from adverse effects of toxic spray drift. The aerial spraying with agricultual chemicals is permitted by national and state authorities but only under strict regulatory guidelines. Links to those guidelines have been published on our website so that we can be better informed.

The small rural state school of Darlington has been closed and the EPA tests have confirmed the presence of chemical residue at the school. See ABC news. The Queensland Council of Parents and Citizens Associations says chemical spraying should never happen near school grounds while children are in attendance.

Several state agencies are investigating and the community is wanting to kept informed of processes and outcomes. Further options and actions by the community will be discussed at the meeting.

Introduction

Hello everyone and welcome to a blog spot set up for members of LOGAN AND ALBERT CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION.
This webdiary can be used to report, discuss or raise issues in a less formal way than on our website.

During 2007 we held a series of community workshops and events focusing on the vulnerable koala - who along with its habitat, we believe, is disappearing at an alarming rate.

This year 2008 we are again holding a series of community workshops and events to discuss broader wildlife issues.

Wednesday 14 May at Kerry Memorial Hall is booked for a community public meeting. Members of LACA ( Logan and Albert Conservation Associan Inc.) and the wider community are concerned about the recent toxic aerial spray drift incidents that have occurred near and at Spring Creek, at Darlington State School and surrounding areas especially Mt Mahomet.

Scenic Rim councillors have been invited to attend. More details here soon. Email vegetation@laca.org.au to register. Visit the website for more information.