Author(s): Philip Pells; Steven Pells
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Keywords: Water balance; Mining impacts; Natural lakes; Baseflow loss
Abstract: This paper presents the methodology and findings of an independent study into the declining water levels of five unique natural freshwater bodies, known collectively as the‘Thirlmere Lakes’, NSW Australia. This study included a wide range of conventional and unconventional approaches to understand the historical, current and future hydrology of the lakes and postulate on the future health and impacts of these unique water bodies.
Year: 2016