Murray-Darling River Basin (Australia)

Pittock, Jamie

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Murray-Darling River Basin (Australia)

Date

2018-01-01

Authors

Pittock, Jamie

Abstract

The wetlands of the Murray-Darling Basin (the Basin) in Australia are the focus of this article. Beginning with a description of the Basin's wetlands, the climate and hydrology are outlined as a point for discussing the threats to wetlands conservation, management responses, and future challenges.