Outback NSW lake home to hundreds of turtles set to run dry in 130-year first - ABC News

Imperial Lakes Nature Park in Outback NSW, home to hundreds of turtles, is on the brink of drying up for the first time in over a century, posing a significant environmental crisis. The eastern lake, which has survived past droughts, is now at knee-depth due to hot conditions and low rainfall, requiring at least 87 megalitres of water to prevent it from drying out completely. Landcare Broken Hill is urgently seeking community support to raise $150,000 to purchase water for the lake, as local reservoirs are also below capacity and unable to provide assistance. The drying lake threatens the survival of native wildlife, including endangered species, and highlights the need for sustainable water management and funding for nature reserves.