Peter Cullen - a water sage of practical vision

摘要

Evidenced by the many national and international tributes that flowed in after news of his death, Professor Peter Cullen achieved what he'd hoped for: getting the message through to all Australians, in an accessible way, that more intelligent water and river management is an overriding national priority, running behind time. Over the last two decades of his career, Peter won many supporters with his laconic but firm and eloquent views on modern Australia's need to live with the environment, rather than persisting with trying to tame it. He also advocated a positive view of progress achieved so far, which undoubtedly helped engage his message more broadly.