MURRAY WATCH is a 24 hour 7 day a week
contact point where concerned citizens
can report offences/incidents/areas of concern which they have witnessed
occurring
along the river, lakes and environs.
MURRAY
WATCH is stopping
people from doing wrong in and around the river system.
As users of the river become aware they are being watched, Murray Watch
acts as
a deterrent rather than as a policing action.
A
telephone call is made to MURRAY WATCHtelephone
number 8531 0710, details are
taken down and are relayed immediately to the appropriate government
departments.
The person making the call may be asked to make a follow up statement so
legal
action can be taken if necessary.
Government departments involved in Murray Watch, and possible offences
that may
require immediate action are:
- Police
Vandalism, theft, disorderly behaviour, marijuana crops
- Department of Transport (Marine Safety)
Boating safety, misbehaviour on the river
- S.A. Water
Release of toxic substance, discharge of effluent into river
- National Parks and Wildlife
Shooting, Tree felling, littering, taking of firewood
- Lands Department
Trail bikes, illegal fires
- Primary Industries
Illegal nets, fishing equipment theft, taking of protectedor undersized fish
- Council
Dog control/reserves damage
Supported by
Rural
City of Murray Bridge
Mid
Murray Council
Coorong
District Council
Alexandrina
Council
Dept
Of Transport Energy & Infrastructure
LINKS
DTEI Murray River Hazards, Water Levels etc
Click here to download the Sustainable Recreation Guide (pdf 1.6MB)
Murray Watch is a member of the Murray Darling Association
Murray Watch
(Friends Of The River Inc.)
PO Box 1448 Murray Bridge SA 5253
President
Ms R Burgess
PO Box 379 Murray Bridge SA 5253