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Cradle to Coastlines March 2024

In a short film now streaming on ABC iView, award winning filmmaker Lara van Raay takes us to meet dedicated Wildlife Carer Ruth Waterhouse, on a mission to safeguard Tasmania’s wildlife. “Road Kill Warriors” not only sheds light on Ruth’s efforts to protect, rescue and rehabilitate wildlife, but also highlights the devastating impact of Tasmanian roads, claiming 400,000 animal lives each year.

ThefilmshowcasesRuth'screativeresponsetothiscrisis:roadsidemarkersalonga550-meterstretch, revealing68wildlifecasualtiesinasingleyear.Thesemarkersserveasastarkreminder,urgingdriversto becautiousandrecognisetheirroleinprotectingourenvironment.

AccessibleonABCiView,“RoadKillWarriors”invitesviewerstowitnessthechallengesfacedby Tasmania’swildlifeandbecomeactivecontributorstotheconversationonconservation

Thecreatorsofthefilmwillbefeaturedatthisyear’sEcofestinApril,providinganopportunityforthe communitytoengagedirectlywiththepassionateindividualsbehindthefilm.

ECOFEST 2024

North-WestTasmania'sbiggestsustainabilityfestivalreturnstoCampClayton,Ulverstone,Saturday6 April,tocelebrateallthingssustainability!

NRMareexcitedtosponsorthiseventagainandwillhaveastallreadytochataboutsustainableliving.

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