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Ramsar Sites In Australia
This is a list of wetlands in Australia that are designated by the Ramsar Convention as sites of international importance. Under the convention, the wetlands are considered as being of significant value not only for the Australian community, but for humanity as a whole. The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands came into force for Australia on . As of 28 February 2018, Australia has 66 sites designated as Wetlands of International Importance, with a total area of . Management of Ramsar wetlands in the Australian jurisdiction The management of Ramsar sites listed within Australia is controlled at national level by the Australian government via the ''Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999'' and its accompanying regulations, the ''Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000''. The act, as of 2015, lists the principles required for meeting treaty obligations in respect to "wetlands of international importance" including "environmental appr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Ramsar may refer to: * Places so named: ** Ramsar, Mazandaran, city in Iran ** Ramsar, Rajasthan, village in India * Eponyms of the Iranian city: ** Ramsar Convention, concerning wetlands, signed in Ramsar, Iran ** Ramsar site, wetland listed in accord with the Ramsar Convention * Others ** Ramsar Palace, a palace in Ramsar, Mazandaran See also *:Ramsar sites {{Disambig, geo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gwydir Wetlands
The Gwydir Wetlands comprise a system of irregularly inundated wetlands associated with the Gwydir River in the North West Slopes region of north-eastern New South Wales, Australia. When flooded they form an important site for breeding waterbirds. Description The wetlands lie between the towns of Moree and Mungindi in the Moree Plains Shire near the state border with Queensland. They consist of the inland floodplain of the Gwydir River that splits into the Gingham and Big Leather water courses and creating, when fully flooded, a 1021 km2 wetland some 45 km west of Moree. The extensive wetland area is a good example of an inland terminal delta. The floodwater extends for about 95 km through a series of natural and constructed channels and swamps. Once a closed system, since the building of the 1364 GL Copeton Dam, water flows have been controlled by the State Government water authorities to the detriment of the wetlands. Despite the consequent reduc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myall Lakes
Myall Lakes, a series of fresh water lakes protected under the Ramsar Convention, are located within the Mid-Coast Council local government area in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. The Myall Lakes are adjacent to the east coast, about north of Sydney. Features and location There are three Myall Lakes, called Myall Lake, Boolambayte Lake and The Broadwater. When full, Myall Lake covers an area of around ; Boolambayte Lake covers an area of around ; and Bombah Broadwater covers an area of around . Smiths Lake is close to the northern Myall Lake, but is not connected nor formally part of the Myall Lakes. The lakes are partially interconnected and navigable by small craft. The Myall River flows into the western side of The Broadwater. The Myall River also flows out of The Broadwater and meanders southwest where it empties into Port Stephens between the towns of Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest. The lower Myall River progressively becomes saltier and more ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Macquarie Marshes Healthy July 2008
Macquarie may refer to: People * Lachlan Macquarie, Governor of the British colony of New South Wales from 1810 to 1821. * Elizabeth Macquarie Campbell, Lachlan Macquarie's second wife Places in Australia New South Wales * Division of Macquarie, an electoral district in the Australian House of Representatives * Lake Macquarie (New South Wales), a lake ** City of Lake Macquarie, a local government area surrounding Lake Macquarie * Macquarie County, one of the 141 Cadastral divisions ** Port Macquarie, a city in Macquarie County * Macquarie Fields, New South Wales, a suburb of Sydney * Macquarie Park, New South Wales, a suburb of Sydney, ** Macquarie Centre, a regional shopping centre located in Macquarie Park * Macquarie River, an inland river ** Macquarie Marshes Nature Reserve * Macquarie Street, Sydney, a street in Sydney Australian Capital Territory * Macquarie, Australian Capital Territory, a suburb of Canberra Tasmania * Macquarie Island, in the Southern Ocean * Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Macquarie Marshes
The Macquarie Marshes comprise the wetlands associated with the floodplains of the Macquarie River and its tributaries, in northern New South Wales, Australia. The Macquarie River and the marshes eventually drain into the Darling River. The marshes are important as a breeding site for waterbirds, especially in the aftermath of major floods. Description The marshes consist of a system of freshwater channels and streams, some of which are permanent following construction of water regulation devices, with semi-permanent and ephemeral swamps and floodplains. The extent of the marshes varies according to the extent of flooding. The historical maximum flooding of was recorded in the mid-1950s; since then flooding has become both less frequent and less extensive. Most of the area covered by the marshes is used as rangeland or pasture; some 10% is protected in the Macquarie Marshes Nature Reserve. Among the variety of vegetation types supported by the marshes are river red gum ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waterhole Fort Grey
Waterhole or water hole may refer to: * Watering hole, a depression in the ground in which water can collect, or a more permanent pool in the bed of an ephemeral river * Water hole (radio), an especially quiet region of the electromagnetic spectrum * Waterhole, Alberta, Canada * ''The Water Hole'', a 1928 Western film * '' Waterhole No. 3'', a 1967 Western comedy film, a comic remake of ''The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly'' See also * * Water vole (other) * Water well, an excavated hole that is dug to provide water * Watergate (architecture) A water gate (or watergate) is a fortified gate, leading directly from a castle or town wall directly on to a quay, river side or harbour. In medieval times it enabled people and supplies to reach the castle or fortification directly from th ..., a fortified gate to allow water into a fortification * Watering hole (other) {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
