Wetlands

A plan to build more than 100 wind turbines in pine plantations close to a unique wetland in south-west Victoria is out for public comment. 

A scientist who has worked on the survey says it is normal for waterbird numbers to go through "booms and busts" in line with flood periods but this year has seen populations dip below their long-term averages.

Traditional owners, the Nari Nari Tribal Council are restoring the wetlands in former irrigation farms and last season saw a bumper season for Pelican breeding.

Thousands of birds have been seen returning to one of South Australia's most iconic wetlands, which had been on the brink of "severe ecological decline", thanks to human intervention with an environmental water program.

Richard Harris, who is also the state's Lieutenant Governor, says the futures of the internationally recognised Ewens and Piccaninnie Ponds could be in jeopardy, amid falling water levels and diving closures.

Conservationists' efforts to protect a swathe of significant wetlands in Perth's south-east take a hit with a local council looking set to push on with plans for industrial park, despite concerns raised by the Environmental Protection Authority.

The South Lagoon of the Coorong is facing imminent ecological collapse without intervention.

The company behind one of Australia's largest sources of oil and gas is planning the removal of about half of its platforms, but environmental groups are concerned it will create a toxic dump in Corner Inlet's wetland. 

In South Australia, parts of the Coorong's coast are undergoing "incredible rates of change" due to climate change. What does that mean for more urbanised parts of our coast?

Turtles endemic to WA that have long been under threat now face their biggest challenge yet, as drying wetlands force them to travel into the path of predators and traffic.

The company behind the $1.4 billion Toondah Harbour development has withdrawn its application after the federal government said they would knock it back.

After years hearing locals complain about a terrible smell at an internationally renowned WA wetland, the state government has started work to remove black sludge caused by run-off from farms, gardens and septic tanks.

A teenage birdwatcher is calling for the  better management of wetlands and animal safety after regularly finding needle packaging and discarded rubbish at both Nericon and Campbell's wetlands, north of Griffith.

Business owners in the centre say they have been left stressed and confused by delays to the $35 million redevelopment of the precinct.

Almost 150 years ago, three miners headed into a swamp for an evening of wild duck hunting. They discovered a terrifying creature with a roar "like that of a lion" in the darkness.

There are hopes the cinema release of Foe, starring Academy Award nominees Saoirse Ronan and Paul Mescal, will achieve something beyond critical and commercial success by increasing the profile of Victoria's Winton Wetlands.

Volunteers are recreating habitat for the fish along Oolong Creek in a bid to boost southern pygmy perch numbers.

A four-wheel-driver and towing company have been fined by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service after a bogged rescue mission.

Rangers in North Queensland have fined a four-wheel drive owner and towing company after their "deep wheel ruts" scared protected wetlands.

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