State of the Environment

2006

Issue: Species, habitats and ecological communities - Condition of freshwater biodiversity

This is an issue under the Biodiversity theme of the Data Reporting System.

Why we need to know about this issue

The health of freshwater biodiversity is crucial to the condition of inland waters, riparian vegetation and the land itself. Freshwater biota are important to both water quality and to the capacity of freshwater to regulate local climate. Conversely, physical conditions such as water quality, salinity, acidity and temperature are essential to the well-being of freshwater life.

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