Environment of Australia - Water

Water

Australia is the second driest continent (after Antarctica), and frequent droughts have led to the introduction of water restrictions in all parts of Australia. This has led to concern about water security in Australia by environmentalists, irrigators and state and federal governments. Diversion and capture of natural water flows for irrigation in Australia has been responsible for dramatic changes in environmental water flows, particularly in the Murray Darling Basin. The major part of Snowy River flows was diverted by the Snowy Mountains Scheme

See also: Water restrictions in Australia

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