 Chowilla Floodplain and Lindsay–Wallpolla Islands
River red gums on the bank of Horseshoe Lagoon One of the most significant floodplain ecosystems in semi-arid AustraliaThe Chowilla Floodplain covers 17,700 hectares across three states: South Australia, New South Wales and Victoria. It is remote from many of the impacts of irrigation and other development, and so much of its natural character has been preserved. The Lindsay–Wallpolla Islands and their floodplains cover almost 20,000 hectares. They support many threatened plants and animals and a number of native fish species. The Living Murray first step ecological objectives
Click here to view the environmental management plan for the Chowilla Floodplain and Lindsay–Wallpolla Islands icon site. Further informationMulcra Island - Restoring the Balance Environmental Regulators: Hattah Lakes and Lindsay-Wallpolla and Mulcra Islands Links to other icon sitesGunbower–Koondrook–Perricoota Forest Lower Lakes, Coorong and Murray Mouth Further information |
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