- This year, floods have devastated landholders in the NSW Central West, inundating millions of dollars worth of crops just as they were ready to harvest.
- Further down the Lachlan River, western Riverina farmers and environmentalists are rejoicing in the arrival of water to the flood plains and wetlands.
- It will take weeks for the peak of the recent floods to reach the lower end of the catchment, but its arrival is poised to extend waterbird breeding events over summer.
Floodwaters lead to ‘bonanza’ of bird activity in Lower Lachlan
