Water NSW Criticized After Hundreds of Turtles Die in Gwydir Wetlands

Water NSW criticised for ‘appalling’ decision after hundreds of turtles left to die in wetlands

River ecologist says ‘classic bureaucratic tangle’ led to government agency stopping flows to Gwydir wetlands region in March Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A leading scientist has criticised an “appalling” New South Wales government agency decision to stop water flowing to wetlands in the state’s north-west, saying it was “absolutely crazy” that researchers had to scramble to save animals buried in drying mud. Guardian Australia reported on Saturday that turtl...

By Lisa Cox Environment and climate correspondent