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.

We are an alliance of individuals and groups concerned with the impacts of coal seam gas (CSG) exploration and extraction within Lake Macquarie, NSW. Enormous parts of our region are already under Petroleum Exploration Licences.

Lock the Gate Mid North Coast works to highlight the risks of mineral mining in our coastal water catchments. We engage in networking for national water protection and advocate for urgent climate action in Australia.