"The Martuwarra Fitzroy River is one of Australia's last-remaining relatively intact, undammed tropical river systems. For now. The river faces many threats, for instance, from water use in agricultural irrigation."
"Poelina's interdisciplinary work at the Nulungu Research Institute focuses on health, land and water conservation, climate change, and law and environmental policy and combines Indigenous traditional knowledge with Western science."
"Poelina explains that 'in terms of property rights, the river owns me. So, I have a duty.' This statement reflects her deep connection and responsibility towards the Martuwarra."
Anne Poelina, a Nyikina Warrwa woman, is dedicated to the conservation of the Martuwarra Fitzroy River in Western Australia. This river is one of the last undammed tropical river systems in Australia, facing threats from agricultural water use, fracking, and climate change. Poelina's work at the Nulungu Research Institute integrates Indigenous knowledge with Western science, focusing on health, land, water conservation, and environmental policy. Her connection to the river is rooted in her matrilineal heritage, emphasizing her responsibility as a Traditional Custodian.
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