Bottle Bend Reserve in far western New South Wales has undergone a stunning transformation thanks to a recent environmental water delivery, delighting local community members who are embracing the change.
More than 1,000 megalitres of licensed water for the environment was released into the reserve to support its black box woodland and promote vegetation growth. The woodland at Bottle Bend Reserve is significant both ecologically and culturally.
Environmental Water Management Officer Mark Henderson described the ecological response as 'amazing'.
'There's lignum, water ribbons, nardoo, and a large number of waterbirds have arrived,' Mr Henderson said.
'But the positive response from the community is huge - they just love it out there. The delivery of environmental water to Bottle Bend has achieved outcomes all round.'
