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 Ovens River Demonstration Reach aims to demonstrate the advantages of using multiple management interventions to showcase the cumulative benefits that river rehabilitation can have on native fish populations. The project was initiated in 2007 and is one of several areas selected throughout the Murray-Darling Basin to demonstrate the benefits of using river health management […]
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0Fish friendly flows in the central Murray
Natasha Childs runs through what is being done to keep fish happy in central Murray rivers. Rivers in the central Murray valley once teemed with native fish like Golden perch and Murray cod, both primary sources of food for Aboriginal people. These large-bodied fish were also abundant during the early days of European settlement, and […]
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0Supporting river systems: why cross-border watering works
Natasha Childs explains the system-wide approach being taken to look after this network of rivers. The Southern Connected Basin is a network of rivers that feed into the Murray River between the Hume Dam and the sea. The network includes Victoria’s Goulburn, Campaspe and Loddon rivers, along with the Murrumbidgee, Edward-Wakool, Darling Rivers and, occasionally, […]
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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
Landholders and local wetlands are seeing the benefits of a homestead pipeline project in the Gwydir valley. The pipeline has replaced an open channel that carried essential water to nearby homesteads. In doing so, the project has helped restore a more natural wetting regime, allowing the wetlands to survive and thrive. The NSW Office […]
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1Fine dining from waterways
Natasha Childs serves up a feast of information on wetland food webs. Rivers and wetlands are a haven for native wildlife. Where there’s water, there’s food…and a long list of wetland animals waiting to dine out on a menu of plants, insects, fish, frogs and more. The aquatic food web begins at a microscopic level. […]
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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).