Wendy Bowman wins Goldman Environmental Prize

Q: Would you like to send a message to Wendy?
A: Congratulations, you are an inspiration.

Q: Would you like to send a message to Wendy?
A: It touches me anyone that stands against these destroying giants stands for us all stands for life as you say WATER IS LIFE

Q: Would you like to send a message to Wendy?
A: Congratulations Wendy on a very well deserved prize. I am so grateful that there are courageous people out there who will not be intimidated by those who think they have the right to do what they want to whoever they want. You are an inspiration to us all. Thank you , thank you. Stay strong and keep up the good work you are an incredible example for us all who care for the environment and the only planet we have. I am appalled that your winning of this prestigious prize was not plastered all over all the media for all to see. Again thank you so much for having the courage of your convictions.

Q: Would you like to send a message to Wendy?
A: Thankyou SOOO Much Wendy for your contribution to our environment and for standing against the big companies that just do not care !!

Q: Would you like to send a message to Wendy?
A: Hi Wendy, I’m a single mum with a 7 yr old boy. I used to have a corporate job but since my son was born all I want to do is save our environment and fight for clean food and water. When I saw your speech , which is the first time I ever heard of you (sorry!), I was so humbled, and inspired, and grateful. And a little dream came to me that maybe that could be me one day when I am your age. It brought me to tears. Thank you.

Q: Would you like to send a message to Wendy?
A: Congratulations Wendy and your team of environmental defenders. Our children’s children will look back on these times and see there were wonderful people like you standing up for our country. If only the politicians would too.

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A: Hi Wendy,

Congratulations on receiving the Goldnman Environmental Prize Win! I am very proud of your efforts in fighting the
Mining Company and saving an integral part of Australia’s waterways.

However we are in a constant battle with Mining Companies and Government who are rentless in destroying the
environment and communities and local businesses in order to gain profit. When will it ever end?

My concern is if they continue Mining as they do without prior consultation with the Community and Businesses we
wont have an Environment and hence we will suffer as a consequence.

A few years ago I spoke to a local farmer from the Hunter Valley Region who had a farm near the Nepean River,
whilst conducting a telephone survey. He was very distraught and upset about the Coal Mining Company who
were mining for coal seam gas mining. He mentioned to me the impact of what destruction it had on the Nepean
River. He stated he saw bubbling water come up from beneath the water and stated his land dam and been left
bone dry and there were fissure cracks beneath the ground he walked on which made it unstable and dangerous
for him and his livestock. After listening to his complaints I advised him to go and see a Lawyer to take on the
Mining Company. This poor man was crying and it is something I will never forget, hence why I support
Lock The Gate as I am disgusted in what they are doing to this Country and to the communities who
reside in rural areas.

Much to my displeasure I happened to interview the same region again and spoke to a woman who stated
that there was a Farmer in their region who ended up taking his life and committed Suicide because he felt
powerless against the Greedy Mining Company who wanted to push him off his land to get access to the
water.

I often wonder if it was that Farmer I spoke to and if it was I feel a deep sadness that we will all be doomed
if we dont speak up and Australia will become a toxic wasteland. Thanking you for being courageous and
standing up to the Bullies!!!

I feel if we are to win this war there needs to be independant Environmental Assessors who are not employed
by Mining Companies or Govt Bodies as they cant be trusted. There also needs to be more Education promoted
in Schools and Universities to disuade people from persuing such a destructive Work Career that will cause much
pain and suffering to the Environment and to Communities.

Thanking you Kindly for all of your undivided devotion and work to save our Environment & Animals.

Yours Sincerely,

GINA TEDESCHI

Q: Would you like to send a message to Wendy?
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Q: Would you like to send a message to Wendy?
A: Congratulations Wendy. How very well deserved. Thanks for all your efforts for our environment.

Q: Would you like to send a message to Wendy?
A: Hi Wendy,
congratulations for your environmental award and thank you so much for courage and strength to take on such a big task to brotect the land.
You are an inspiration to many people.

Q: Would you like to send a message to Wendy?
A: I a so grateful to you for standing up against such odds and succeeding in preserving our precious farmland and environment. I am so happy that your bravery and tenacity have been acknowledged and rewarded.

Q: Would you like to send a message to Wendy?
A: Well done Wendy you are a credit to our country!

Q: Would you like to send a message to Wendy?
A: Thank you Wendy for showing what consistency and persistence in standing up for sound principles can do.

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A: Hello Wendy,
Your story is wonderfully heart warming and inspiring. Thank you for having the courage and conviction to stand up to the coal industry, and setting an example to other landowners in the valley about how they can stop the permanent destruction of their productive farms and beautiful landscape, creeks, rivers and aquifers.

Huge congratulations on your Goldman Prize. It is a well deserved recognition of your role in helping to save what is left of the Hunter Valley, and puts the destruction of the Valley in focus for so many thousands of other people.

Your guts and passion inspires us all to stand up to such appalling injustice.

Love & Best Wishes from the Mountain Districts Association on Mangrove Mountain

Q: Would you like to send a message to Wendy?
A: Dear Wendy,
Thank you so much for your hard work, dedication and courage in taking on this battle. People like you help to make the world a better place by shining a beacon of hope and encouragement for others to follow.

Q: Would you like to send a message to Wendy?
A: Congratulations Wendy, you are an inspiration to us for standing up and protecting your property, land and water. We definitely need more people like you.

Q: Would you like to send a message to Wendy?
A: Heartfelt thanks for your courage and perseverance. Mining and fracking are the greatest threats to our food self-sufficiency in Australia and the greatest threat to the looming climate disaster. As we can’t seem to elect a government in this country that actually works for the people and not for the corporate sector, we rely on you and your brave collaborators to defend our land. Your award is absolutely well deserved.

Q: Would you like to send a message to Wendy?
A: Congratulations on your success after showing such commitment & tenacity against seemingly impossible odds. You are a great inspiration to us all. LOL Rosemary & Ross Joseph, Bentley NSW.

Q: Would you like to send a message to Wendy?
A: Dear Wendy
Congratulations on receiving the award. You are an inspiration to the movement. You persisted and showed enormous tenacity at sticking with it over the long haul
Thank you for your courage and legacy for our great land and our precious water
Sincerely
Jan Fahie

Q: Would you like to send a message to Wendy?
A: Well done and well deserved Wendy. You’re a legend!!

Q: Would you like to send a message to Wendy?
A: Oh that we had more like you dear WEndy!

Q: Would you like to send a message to Wendy?
A: Congratulations Wendy on your final success, in saving your farm and the region from disasterous, ugly and incredibly environmentally destructive coal mine. We need to constantly fight to keep what should rightfully be ours. The health and sustainability of our land, our water, our air, our own health, our wildlife and our ability to grow untarnished foods is what is at stake constantly and increasingly. These should all be things that our government will endeavor to protect for us, instead of work against us . You have won this battle and hopefully this win will help stem the tide of upcoming battles. Thank you for all you have done.
Best Wishes
Pamela Dawes

Q: Would you like to send a message to Wendy?
A: Dear Mrs Bowman, Thank you for your persistence and your passion, you are an inspiration to us all. You’ve shown that courage goes a long way. Many many thanks and all the best.

Q: Would you like to send a message to Wendy?
A: Dear Wendy,
Thank you for all your efforts, your courage, integrity and for standing up to protect land and water.

Q: Would you like to send a message to Wendy?
A: YES!!! BLESS YOU, Wendy Bowman!!! Thank you. OUR land with its beauty and its life needs you and the rest of us fighting our governments that see big dollar signs but can’t see the building materials of healthy land…and healthy people.

Q: Would you like to send a message to Wendy?
A: Congratulations Wendy, you are an inspiration to everyone who wants to defend their rights against mining companies. For too long they have enjoyed untrammelled access to prime land across this country and something needs to be done so there is a level playing field for all! Keep up the good work

Q: Would you like to send a message to Wendy?
A: Hi Wendy,

Well done you!!! So proud that one Australian can fight and win against big corporate greed. You deserve the award but more than this you deserve the recognition of your efforts from every Australian. You have given us a reason to carry on the fight, you prove that every effort is worthwhile and nothing is wasted in the quest for justice. Your humble acceptance and your acknowledgement of all who helped is beautiful, and the simple wisdom that ‘water is life and without it there is no life’ says it all. <3

Q: Would you like to send a message to Wendy?
A: Condradulations wendy for acting upon your beliefs and fighting the system. If only there were more of you in the world! Thank you for looking after our incredible world as it is.

Hear her speech: Wendy Bowman wins Goldman Environmental Prize - Well done Wendy - standing up for Hunter farmers