Water flows to parched NSW wetlands could be turned back on within weeks as drought fears loom
Summary
New South Wales (NSW) is close to restarting water flows to its dry wetlands after passing new laws to protect the water agency from legal claims. The water stoppage earlier this year caused harm to wildlife and plants, and the state is facing drought risks with low rainfall in April.Key Facts
- NSW's parliament passed laws to resume water flows to the Gwydir wetlands.
- The water was stopped in March to avoid flooding private lands.
- Wildlife such as turtles, birds, frogs, and fish suffered due to drying wetlands.
- The new laws protect WaterNSW from lawsuits when delivering environmental water.
- April 2024 was the second driest on record for NSW.
- Scientists and environmental groups called the situation an environmental crisis.
- The Greens and some crossbench MPs supported the bill; the Coalition opposed it.
- The bill will be voted on in the Legislative Assembly next week and could allow water flows to restart soon.
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