The awful truth about robbing rivers

Diversion of water from river systems, predominantly for irrigation, has caused waterlogging, salination, and the degradation of wetlands and riverine environments. Catchment and water management that recognises the extreme variability of Australia's rainfall and runoff is vital to improving the condition of inland waters.

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