Water is scarce in the Lake Eyre Basin in the heart of Australia. A new book tells the stories of those who love and rely on the Basin's free-flowing rivers and explains why we must protect this vulnerable river system.
A 30-year-long UNSW study of wetlands in eastern Australia has found that construction of dams and diversion of water from the Murray-Darling Basin have led to a more than 70 percent decline in waterbird numbers.
For helping protect the Lake Eyre Basin from development, mining and other threats, a team including UNSW scientist Richard Kingsford has won one of the world’s most prestigious water conservation awards.
