We would like to acknowledge the generosity of the Bundjalung Elders and local community who shared their stories, their knowledge and their connection to Baluun/Richmond River, along with their vision for its future management.

Jagun Alliance Aboriginal Corporation has put Knowledge HolderOwnership and Ethics Protocols into practice when engaging community during the duration of this project. These protocols are key in the protection, management and use of confidential information,

intellectual property, Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property, moral rights, knowledge, data and research material in relation to the activities and outputs when integrating Indigenous knowledge and western science.

This Guung Butherun (water stories) report has been nominated to be included in this year’s National Council for Fire and Emergency Services(AFAC) Strategic Direction Achievement Report.