Growth Spurt delivering major benefits
Winton Wetlands is undergoing what has been described as an “ecological growth spurt” following recent heavy rains. Latest counting by staff and volunteers on the
“Nature’s Sponge”
Luckily for us all, wetlands soak up large quantities of water flow that might otherwise add to flooding in other places. Wetlands have been described
Water levels rising
News update 20 September 2022 With water levels rising across the Winton Wetlands reserve, Boggy Bridge Road and Humphries Lane have been closed till further
Wetlands’ vital role in flood protection: Science Forum
Greater recognition needs to be given to the vital role of natural wetlands in reducing the risk and severity of major floods, according to speakers
Wetlands are the Kidneys of the Landscape
It’s been raining! As the water runs off the land and into the creeks running into the wetlands, it picks up sediment and the water
Just Add Water
Ephemeral wetlands, like Winton Wetlands, dry and fill in a natural cycle following rainfall in the catchments of the creeks which feed the wetlands. The
