The Johnson Creek Conservation Group was the first organisation to try to oppose coal mining in our area. The Save the Barrington Tops Group has protested about ruby mining in fragile and valuable parts of the Barrington Tops.

When mining exploration licenses spread rapidly over all the best farming land, the river systems, valued tourist areas and privately owned residential areas, the Gloucester Environment Group called a series of public meetings which resulted in the establishment of the Barrington-Gloucester-Stroud Preservation Alliance.

The Alliance is attempting to create a wider appreciation of the qualities that we hold in common and the value that we place on what we have. We invite everybody to join the Alliance to preserve our community for future generations.

Read: The Aims & Objectives of the Alliance.