CANBERRA, ACT, July 10 -- Murray-Darling Basin Authority issued the following news release:
The Barwon-Darling River in north-western New South Wales is a dynamic ecosystem that is constantly changing.
The river experiences several distinct phases, including:
* base flow, low flow or cease-to-flow periods where dry conditions cause water flow to be minimal or stop entirely.
* flowing freshes and bankfull flows, where the channel is connected by flowing water following rainfall events
* overbank flooding, as large volumes of rainwater enter the system and floods nearby areas, floodplains and wetlands.
While low flow in rivers may appear concerning, many species have adapted to low flow conditions. Periods of low flows are a natural occ...