Water for the environment: wetlands

	Wetlands Facts About Wetlands What is a wetland? The Location and Extent of Wetlands in NSW Types of Wetlands in NSW The loss of Wetlands in NSW Threats to the Wetlands of NSW Why are Wetlands so important? Wetland Plants and Animals Wetlands and Groundwater Wetlands of International and National Importance Summary of Wetland Fact Sheets References and Further Reading   Search:  [ HOME ] [ CONTACT ] -->		Wetlands and Groundwater The Department has a Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems Policy that deals with the protection of groundwater dependent wetlands. It applies five management principles covering values, extraction, quality, the precautionary principle and appropriate use and development for all groundwater dependent ecosystems. This policy is available from the Department's Information Centre or can be downloaded here. (PDF 1041KB) Click here to down-load a fact sheet on "Wetlands and Groundwater". This fact sheet summarises the information contained within the "Wetlands and Groundwater" document. A groundwater dependent wetland, south of Goulburn, NSW. Source: George Gates (DLWC)
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