And All The Rivers Run!
There are strong runs in most creeks, rivers and channels in Western Queensland at the moment..........for the second time in as many months. These frequent flush outs are important for the health of the river.
Ecologically, these strong river flows not only clean out the waterholes that make up the main waterway, however they also flood out onto floodplains and wetlands. These floodout areas are often called the 'kidneys' of a river as they play a purifying role by filtering dirt and toxins before they reach the lakes, rivers and aquifers.
The water spreading across the wetlands and floodplains aids the growth of healthy vegetation which provides habitats for animal communities in the area, and this water also forms part of the natural filtration and balancing system of the ecology of an area.
Incidentally - did you know that forests are the lungs of the water system, as they absorb pollution and prevent flooding?
