Floods regenerate river ecosystems

Floods are important for reconnecting creeks and wetlands, bringing water and nutrients to regenerate local flora and fauna. This nutrients sets off a boom in the food chain from algae, plants and insects to frogs, fish, turtles and birds. More frogs, for example, provide a food source for other animals. Floods keep the whole river system healthy and can sustain them for decades afterwards.

Tanya Doody (2022) “Flood risks under climate change” CSIRO

Rachel Carbonell “Floods rejuvenate Australia’s environment, yet have ‘sting in the tail’ for many species” ABC December 3 2022

Credit: Australian Museum