environmental water. This included seven species listed under international agreements, including Latham’s snipe, sandpiper, brolgas and magpie geese. Breeding by plumed and Australasian darter was also recorded. 2013–14 Environmental water in the Mehi River and Carole Creek allowed full connection to the Barwon River. This resulted in increased levels of dissolved oxygen and carbon, stimulating the food chain for aquatic species including yabbies and Murray cod. The connection with the Barwon–Darling also improved water quality in refuges and allowed fish passage between river systems. This enabled breeding of spangled perch and bony bream in the Mehi River and Carole Creek. Environmental water benefited the Mallowa Creek wetland, particularly lignum, river cooba, and coolibah woodlands. There was also greater coverage of flat spike-sedge, common nardoo and other native plants. Increased plant abundance strengthens the resilience of these communities to survive dry times and bounce back when conditions improve. Breeding of four native frog species—salmon-striped frog, long-thumbed frog, broad-palmed frog and eastern sign-bearing froglet—was observed in the Mallowa Creek wetland.
environmental water. This included seven species listed under international agreements, including Latham’s snipe, sandpiper, brolgas and magpie geese. Breeding by plumed and Australasian darter was also recorded. 2013–14 Environmental water in the Mehi River and Carole Creek allowed full connection to the Barwon River. This resulted in increased levels of dissolved oxygen and carbon, stimulating the food chain for aquatic species including yabbies and Murray cod. The connection with the Barwon–Darling also improved water quality in refuges and allowed fish passage between river systems. This enabled breeding of spangled perch and bony bream in the Mehi River and Carole Creek. Environmental water benefited the Mallowa Creek wetland, particularly lignum, river cooba, and coolibah woodlands. There was also greater coverage of flat spike-sedge, common nardoo and other native plants. Increased plant abundance strengthens the resilience of these communities to survive dry times and bounce back when conditions improve. Breeding of four native frog species—salmon-striped frog, long-thumbed frog, broad-palmed frog and eastern sign-bearing froglet—was observed in the Mallowa Creek wetland.
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