The lack of permanent water in the area was a problem for both miners and farmers who took up the small blocks of land.

As sources of permanent fresh water they have high hydrological value.

It holds permanent water and appears to be fed by a series of soaks.

Breeding occurs after rain, and males call from temporary or permanent water.

Most of the land is flat, desert land with no permanent water courses.

There is no permanent fresh water, providing a challenge for the animals that live there.

Drainage from the grassland should help to maintain usually three permanent open waters.

Young cushions may grow vigorously in the presence of permanent free water.

The rock art sites are always found near streams, springs, or some other source of permanent water.

There is very little permanent water in the area, other than stock tanks and surface impoundments.