Local residents have formed Merriwa Healthy Environment Group in response to growing concern about the effects that coal mining and coal seam gas extraction are having, and will have in the future, on the health of us all.

Manilla Community Renewable Energy Inc. is formed from a group of people from the Manilla area, who are creating a community owned renewable energy company. Local residents will benefit from the economic, environmental and community building aspects of the project as well as creating a model of sustainable regional development.

Started in March 2009, we provide information and education to group members and local residents through newsletters, stalls, petitions, letters to local newspapers, contacting local politicians, and talks to schools and community organisations.

We work strategically with the Community to Prevent Coal Seam Gas Drilling in our Valley and Preserve the Agrarian Amenity of the Manning Valley for Future Generations.

Manning Clean Water Action Group works to prevent inappropriate mining of fossil fuels and minerals and any related mining activity that may have a negative impact in Australia, with a specific focus on the Manning Valley area of New South Wales.