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The Lakes Environmental and Ecosystem HealthCoverageThe map below highlights drainage basins where sampling has occurred for this program. Click on map if further drainage basin information is needed. Program start date2005 Program end dateOngoing Objectives of the programTo gain a better understanding of natural processes in The Lakes and to identify conditions that lead to algae bloom and fish kills. Who is involved?Lead organisationTownsville City Council (Construction and Maintenance and Integrated Sustainability Services with analysis by Townsville Water). Contact details of lead organisation: enquiries♲townsville.qld.gov.au List of indicators monitoredA suite of physicochemical parameters are monitored with emphasis on pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen (% saturation) and algal concentrations. Most importantly, visual (water colour, avifauna, surface activity) and seasonal observations (temperature, rainfall, cloud cover and tidal variations) are ongoing. Scale of programCatchment scale Brief description of sampling locationsRoss Creek catchment - The Lakes – Paradise (Keyatta) Lake and Curralea Lake Frequency of monitoringHistorically monitored twice per week (visual and physicochemical); however, the sampling frequency may be streamlined in future over the low risk months (May – October). Where is the program reported?Results are available upon request enquiries♲townsville.qld.gov.au.
Last updated: 21 February 2012 |
— Department of Environment and Resource Management
Monitoring and Assessment → Monitoring, Extent, Pressure and Condition → Water quality, water quantity and aquatic ecosystem monitoring → The Lakes Environmental and Ecosystem Health
