Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32MitchellFalls. Photo: KimberleyMedia MININGTHEKIMBERLEYCOAST The Kimberley marine environment is among the most intact in the world because the adjacent terrestrial areas are also virtually unchanged. A lack of large-scale land clearing and mining means that the rivers that run into the ocean are clean and natural and the coastline is one of majestic scenery, ancient rock art and abundant wildlife. In March 2015, along with protection of the Mitchell Plateau, a much bigger area of around two million hectares was temporarily protected from mining under special provisions in the Mining Act to allow for the creation of the Kimberley National Park. The area has not yet been protected, but in March 2017 the temporary ban will end. A renewed commitment to protecting the area in partnership with Traditional Owners will be needed to stop mining companies once again staking a claim to this so far unspoilt landscape. Northern Quoll. Photo: HenryCook