Wetlands and Rivers near you
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0Ramsar wetland walk for World Wetlands Day
Community members ventured out into ‘The Pollack’ wetland recently to experience this amazing place and view the large range of colonial waterbirds that had nested and fledged chicks at the site for the first time in over 20 years as a result of environmental water.
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0Ovens River Demonstration Reach
The Pollack – “Barham’s Kakadu” Although isolated from the main forest and surrounded by private property, at 200Ha ‘The Pollack’ wetland forms part of the Koondrook State Forest and is included in the internationally recognised Central Murray Ramsar site. A wetland walk was held on Feb 14 2017 to provide members of the local Barham […]
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0Fish friendly flows in the central Murray
The Pollack – “Barham’s Kakadu” Although isolated from the main forest and surrounded by private property, at 200Ha ‘The Pollack’ wetland forms part of the Koondrook State Forest and is included in the internationally recognised Central Murray Ramsar site. A wetland walk was held on Feb 14 2017 to provide members of the local Barham […]
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0Supporting river systems: why cross-border watering works
The Pollack – “Barham’s Kakadu” Although isolated from the main forest and surrounded by private property, at 200Ha ‘The Pollack’ wetland forms part of the Koondrook State Forest and is included in the internationally recognised Central Murray Ramsar site. A wetland walk was held on Feb 14 2017 to provide members of the local Barham […]
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0Behind the scenes - monitoring NSW wetlands
Mud, dust and creepy-crawlies – monitoring the wetlands of inland NSW can be a challenging but hugely rewarding job. Take a behind-the-scenes look at a typical day for OEH staff in the field.
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0See the 'Top Six Wetland Wonders' of inland NSW
No time for a road trip? Still craving the great outdoors?
Then sit back and enjoy our Top Six Wetland Wonders as recommended by people on the ground who are working to restore and protect the rivers and wetlands of inland New South Wales.
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0Restoring the Gingham wetlands
The Pollack – “Barham’s Kakadu” Although isolated from the main forest and surrounded by private property, at 200Ha ‘The Pollack’ wetland forms part of the Koondrook State Forest and is included in the internationally recognised Central Murray Ramsar site. A wetland walk was held on Feb 14 2017 to provide members of the local Barham […]
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1Fine dining from waterways
The Pollack – “Barham’s Kakadu” Although isolated from the main forest and surrounded by private property, at 200Ha ‘The Pollack’ wetland forms part of the Koondrook State Forest and is included in the internationally recognised Central Murray Ramsar site. A wetland walk was held on Feb 14 2017 to provide members of the local Barham […]
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0Norman's Lagoon, East Albury
Close to the heart of Albury, Norman’s Lagoon is a billabong on the Murray River floodplain which once contained clear water, high-quality diverse aquatic vegetation and significant native fish populations. The 2001-2009 drought caused a decline in the health of the Lagoon, however, a recent partnership between AlburyCity and Murray LLS has focused attention on the wetland’s restoration, a major priority for biodiversity conservation in the Albury area.
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0Hays Inlet: wetland diversity at Brisbane's doorstep
Hays Inlet is an important conservation area in South-East Queensland which showcases a diverse range of wetland habitats. The area is of international significance as it supports migratory birds and is one of the largest and most significant wetland sites in South East Queensland. A range of activities are available for visitors, including birdwatching, boating/paddling and educational facilities (Osprey House).