HOW CAN YOU HELP?
Getting the Message Out:
Raising public awareness is a critical part of the Carp Australia Resource Project (C.A.R.P.).
Australians must know what the government — through the National Carp Control Plan (NCCP) — and other interested parties are planning for our waterways. The NCCP promotes a "Kill and Waste" approach, based on mass destruction using the irreversible Koi Herpes Virus.
In contrast, we offer a better solution: a sensible, socially responsible project based on "Reduce and Use" principles.
Why It Matters:
There is no "silver bullet" when it comes to managing carp populations. However, Australians deserve to hear the other side of the story — the untold truths about carp and our waterways — so they can make an informed decision:
We cannot allow a situation where, after the release of the virus, people look back and say:
"If only we had known..."
A Better Approach:
Treating carp as a pest costs money, lots of it!!
Using carp as a resource creates jobs and business opportunities.
How You Can Help:
1. Like and Share
Support our Facebook page: Carp Australia Resource Project — every like and share spreads the message further!
2. Contact the Media
Reach out to newspapers, magazines, radio stations, and online outlets. Encourage them to report on:
3. Contact Your Local Representatives:
Another powerful way to help is to contact your local and national leaders.
We urge you to send an email, fax, or letter to:
Mistakes have been made in the past — and will be made again.
The cane toad disaster is still fresh in many Australians’ minds.
Experimenting with a virus in Australia's most important river systems — the Murray–Darling Basin and beyond — is a high-risk move that comes with no guarantees.
The Koi Herpes Virus will not fix our waterways — it will likely only have a massive negative outcome and waste a valuable resource on an unprecedented scale.
Our story needs to be heard. The more people we reach, the better our chances of success.
Tips for Effective Contact:
👉 Find Your MPs and Senators
These are the people who will ultimately make the final decision. Make sure your voice is heard!
Together, We Can Create a Better Future. Your voice matters. Your action matters.
Help us protect Australia's waterways — for today and for generations to come.
Raising public awareness is a critical part of the Carp Australia Resource Project (C.A.R.P.).
Australians must know what the government — through the National Carp Control Plan (NCCP) — and other interested parties are planning for our waterways. The NCCP promotes a "Kill and Waste" approach, based on mass destruction using the irreversible Koi Herpes Virus.
In contrast, we offer a better solution: a sensible, socially responsible project based on "Reduce and Use" principles.
Why It Matters:
There is no "silver bullet" when it comes to managing carp populations. However, Australians deserve to hear the other side of the story — the untold truths about carp and our waterways — so they can make an informed decision:
- Should we permanently infect our waterways with a foreign virus?
- Or should we harness carp’s incredible social and economic potential — while responsibly reducing excessive numbers?
We cannot allow a situation where, after the release of the virus, people look back and say:
"If only we had known..."
A Better Approach:
Treating carp as a pest costs money, lots of it!!
Using carp as a resource creates jobs and business opportunities.
How You Can Help:
1. Like and Share
Support our Facebook page: Carp Australia Resource Project — every like and share spreads the message further!
2. Contact the Media
Reach out to newspapers, magazines, radio stations, and online outlets. Encourage them to report on:
- The Carp Australia Resource Project.
- Carp’s positive contribution as a resource.
- The truth about the real factors damaging native fish numbers and water quality.
3. Contact Your Local Representatives:
Another powerful way to help is to contact your local and national leaders.
We urge you to send an email, fax, or letter to:
- Local and national politicians
- Ministers and Premiers
- Mayors and Local Councillors
- Any other relevant decision-makers
Mistakes have been made in the past — and will be made again.
The cane toad disaster is still fresh in many Australians’ minds.
Experimenting with a virus in Australia's most important river systems — the Murray–Darling Basin and beyond — is a high-risk move that comes with no guarantees.
The Koi Herpes Virus will not fix our waterways — it will likely only have a massive negative outcome and waste a valuable resource on an unprecedented scale.
Our story needs to be heard. The more people we reach, the better our chances of success.
Tips for Effective Contact:
- Personalize your message: Express your own concerns clearly and respectfully.
- Target strategically: Focus on representatives whose electorates include key waterways, river systems, or regional communities.
- Send to multiple contacts: Don’t stop at one — the more voices they hear, the louder the message becomes.
👉 Find Your MPs and Senators
These are the people who will ultimately make the final decision. Make sure your voice is heard!
Together, We Can Create a Better Future. Your voice matters. Your action matters.
Help us protect Australia's waterways — for today and for generations to come.