Wildlife preservation in pipeline for Wimmera water

摘要

RURAL water will increasingly be delivered through pipes rather than open channels. While this will significantly reduce water losses, it could also reduce water access for wildlife. Recent research has shown that including wildlife troughs can help preserve biodiversity while improving efficiency through piped systems. "Water and wildlife are two precious resources for rural Australia, and this research shows how both can be protected through common-sense planning," Federal Member for Mallee, John Forrest, said in launching the report, "Biodiversity in a Piped Rural Water System -Evaluating the impact of the Wimmera Mallee Pipeline on biodiversity on farms".