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Steve Posselt paused in his one man attack by kayak on Melbourne today to congratulate the Greens and conservative politicians for denying the Victorian government adjustments to bulk water entitlements.

“Conservationists and conservatives understand the value of the land and a sustainable approach that resists the temptation to steal from future generations,” Posselt said.

Kayak man congratulates politicians

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Previous releases

Kayak man takes to road

Media Alert for rally at Killingworth

Musician donates to kayak expedition

Retiring water executive doffs hat to kayak man

Footage shows folly of Goulburn water

Media Alert for rally in Shepparton

Kayak man galvanises farmers and Greens

Expedition leaves from Echuca

Posselt announces Goulburn adventure

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Steve leads locals through a life-size replica of the pipe. and into Yea
Day Twelve - Steve leads locals at Killingworth through a life-size replica of the pipe. Day Twelve - and into Yea. After 6.5 kilometres up hill Steve is still sprightly. You can tell by the position of his hands - at the end of the day, they hang straight down.
A reaqlly, really bad way to start the day. It's always good to finish it though
Day Ten - The kayak capsizes as Steve is getting back into it after towing it through the rapids. Day Eleven - Finally, the end of a 370 kilometre climb from the Murray to the mountains through snags, shallows and rapids.
Local Nationals, Bill Sykes and Jeanette Powell greet Steve at Shepparton. Jeanette Powell, Bill Sykes, Steve Posselt and Gary Goodwill discuss the finer points of water policy.
Day Six - Local Nationals, Bill Sykes and Jeanette Powell greet Steve at Shepparton. Day Six - Jeanette Powell, Bill Sykes, Steve Posselt and Gary Goodwill discuss the finer points of water policy.
This tree was not only big, but had obstacles so that I could not easily climb back into the kayak after I had hauled it over. Steve pulls into the boat ramp at Shepparton.
Day Five - This tree was not only big, but had obstacles so that I could not easily climb back into the kayak after I had hauled it over. Day Five - Steve pulls into the boat ramp at Shepparton.
A weir like this is hard work but creates a good body of still water The Food Bowl Modernisation Project barrels ahead despite contractors, bureaucrats and farmers agreeing that it will acheive nothing.
Day Four - A weir like this is hard work but creates a good body of still water Day Four - The Food Bowl Modernisation Project barrels ahead despite contractors, bureaucrats and farmers agreeing that it will achieve nothing.
As Steve leaves the Murray behind, the river is steeper A good view of the uphill struggle from McCoys bridge 80 kilometres upstream from Echuca where the Southern 80 Race begins.
Day Three - As Steve leaves the Murray behind, the river is steeper Day Three - A good view of the uphill struggle from McCoys bridge 80 kilometres upstream from Echuca where the Southern 80 Race begins.
For a century or more, irrigators have used a simple wheel to measure water use The modernisation program has spent hundreds of millions of dollars replacing those wheels with new gates that measure more accurately. The inaccuracies were not losses though - there were gains as well.
Day Two - For a century or more, irrigators have used a simple wheel to measure water use Day Two - The modernisation program has spent hundreds of millions of dollars replacing those wheels with new gates that measure more accurately. The inaccuracies were not losses though - there were gains as well.
Steve in his kayak approaching snags on the Goulburn River Steve had to get out and pull his kayak over hundreds of snags on the Goulburn River
Day One - Steve in his kayak approaching snags on the Goulburn River Day One - Steve had to get out and pull his kayak over hundreds of snags on the Goulburn River
Steve in his trademark hat Steve without hat

Steve in the media

Ballina Shire Advocate - August 5, 2009 Posselt back in kayak for another long trip
Weekly Times - August 3, 2009 Kayaker trips over pipe madness
Country News - July 28, 2009 Kayaker Fights Pipe
ABC Wodonga - July 24, 2009hear the interview with Joseph Thomsen
National Marketplace NewsRead John Sanderson's piece
The Generator - 1/10/2008 Don't Murray the Mary Pt 1
The Generator - 2/10/2008 Don't Murray the Mary Pt 2
ABC PM 25/5/2007
ABC Radio 612 Brisbane 28/6/2007
ABC Television 7.30 Report 10/7/2007
ABC Rural Report Broken Hill 27/7/2007
ABC Radio Brisbane 19/7/2007
ABC Radio Riverland Remark 1/9/2007
ABC Radio Riverland Remark 3/9/2007

Planned media events

Echuca Start Saturday 9.00am - 10.00am
Shepparton Thursday morning 9.00am (plus Wed night arriving at dusk)
Killingworth Wednesday 9.00am - 10.00am
Melbourne Finish Sunday 1.00pm