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    Suffering of Insects- Draining Long Point of the Macquarie River causes a catastrophic imbalance of the ecosystem. by: melissajstocks Views[255] Impending Drought- The Macquarie River is a vital source of water for not only natural wildlife, but also tens of thousands of cattle and sheep. These Herds are the livelihood of generations of farming families round the area. by: melissajstocks Views[250] Australian Eastern Water Dragon- The Macquarie River is teaming with these beautiful Water Lizard’s. Their natural habitat is around the margins of creeks and rivers and feed on a variety of insects and aquatic life. Without the life flow of the Macquarie River, many of these creatures will die. by: melissajstocks Views[1081] Eastern Long-Necked Turtle-The Orange council intends to pump out 1400 mega litres of water per year, with a maximum of 1800 mega litres, significantly decreasing water flow to areas further down the Macquarie River and drying up small creeks which are home to countless species of turtle, fish, mammals and native flora. by: melissajstocks Views[529] Long Point, Macquarie River- “The native fish use the spring flows to breed and migrate and any interference with the flow will interfere with the breeding and migration… They’re only going to pump at flows over 30 mega litres - 30 mega litres is a drought flow… 300 mega litres… (is) a moderate flow,” Rick Burns, “Bundi” Property Owner by: melissajstocks Views[641]
     

    Photos: My Place- Scholarship 2011

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    My name is Melissa Stocks I am a 22 year old from NSW, Australia. I grew up in a country town abundant in native Australian wildlife and was taught from a young age to appreciate my surroundings. I have a dream to work for National Geographic - combining ... Read more >
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