"Devastating Consequences of Government Agency's Decision: Scientists Scramble to Save Dying Wildlife" A shocking revelation has emerged from the Gwydir wetlands region in New South Wales, where a leading scientist has condemned the government agency Water NSW for its "appalling" decision to stop water flows to the area in March. The abrupt halt in water supply has had catastrophic consequences, with reports of turtles, waterbirds, frogs, and even sheep succumbing to the drying mud. According to the scientist, the decision was the result of a "classic bureaucratic tangle" that left researchers scrambling to save the dying animals. The incident has raised serious concerns about the management of Australia's water resources and the impact on vulnerable ecosystems.
River ecologist says ‘classic bureaucratic tangle’ led to government agency stopping flows to Gwydir wetlands region in March Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA leading scientist has criticised an “appalling” New South Wales government agency decision to stop water flowing to wetlands in the state’s north-west, saying it was “absolutely crazy” that researchers had to scramble to save animals buried in drying mud.Guardian Australia reported on Saturday that turtles, waterbirds, frogs and sheep had died after Water NSW abruptly stopped flows to the Gwydir wetlands region near Moree in March. Continue reading...
