Northern Australia has a large area of bio diverse tropical wetlands which are important for the ecological health of the region. As pressures for development increase, however, the precious ecosystems of the wetlands are threatened. Human encroachment as well as the inadvertent introduction of invasive plants and animals have caused adverse changes in the delicate [...]
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Australia’s Inland Waters
Many of Australia’s rivers have highly variable flows, and droughts and floods are common. For the world’s driest inhabited continent, water is a vital and highly valued resource. Our nation’s prosperity and future lie in managing water well, the well-being of our population and environment are dependent on its wise use. Primary responsibility for water [...]
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Lakes and Rivers
Where is the largest and deepest lake of the world? Where to find the longest river? Why have some rivers actually Deltas? Does lakes and rivers remain forever? What is an estuary? What is the highest waterfall? How fast is actually moving a waterfall? Here are some facts about lakes, rivers and waterfalls in the [...]
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