Wetlands of the Murray and Lower Murray-Darling Catchments

The junction of Australia's major rivers the Darling on the left the Murray on the right.
Notice the delineation of water qualities between the two systems. Photo courtesy of Duncan Vennell

Darling Anabranch dry for the first time in forty years. Photo courtesy of Duncan Vennell

Lake Tandure part of the Menindee Lakes system. Photo courtesy of Paula D'Santos

Gulpa Creek reed beds with Ibis nesting December 2003. Photo courtesy of Joe Murphy

Gulpa Creek reed beds with Ibis fledgling. Photo courtesy of Joe Murphy

Watering of Private Property Wetlands, September 2001 before water enter the wetlands. Photo courtesy of Trish Alexander

Photo of the same area in December 2001 after water had entered and pooled in the wetland.
Notice the health of the trees and emergence of aquatic species such as Spike Rushes (Eleocharis sp.)
and Nardoo (Marsilea drummondii). Photo Courtesy of Trish Alexander

Photo of Cropper's lagoon (near Corowa NSW) during draw down of water, allowing semi-aquatic plants to re-establish.
Photo courtesy of Deb Nias

The Moira Creek regulator within the Barmah/Millewa Forest.
This regulator with a number of others along the river help restore a more natural flow regime into Moira Lake wetlands.
Photo courtesy of DIPNR Murray Region Photo Library.

A dry Moira Lake an important cycle for inland wetlands and the vegetation and wildlife that can be found in and surrounding them.
Photo courtesy of DIPNR Murray Region Photo Library.

Thegoa Lagoon, Dry in July 2002 with much needed drying phase.
Photo courtesy of Paula D'Santos

Thegoa Lagoon in January 2004 with a refreshing and revitalising flood.
Photo courtesy of Paula D'Santos