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WI_LMN750_RD Minyip wetlands northwest dam

2 April 2019

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Site visit details

Overview

Catchment Wimmera
Site Minyip wetlands northwest dam WI_LMN750_RD
Date and Time Tuesday 2nd April 2019 14:45pm
Approved Approved

Notes

Physical Chemical Tests

Habitat

Bank Erosion Stability Bank Vegetation In Stream Cover Riffles Pools Bends Verge Vegetation Overall
Fair 3 Poor 4 Poor 4 VeryPoor 1 Poor 4 16

Creatures River Detectives method

Image Name Score
Water mites Water mites 5
Dragonfly larvae Dragonfly larvae 3
Fly larvae Fly larvae 3
Backswimmers Backswimmers 1
Freshwater crayfish or yabbies Freshwater crayfish or yabbies 1
Mosquito larvae, wrigglers Mosquito larvae, wrigglers 1
Water treaders Water treaders 1
> 6
clean water
5 to 6
mild pollution
4 to 5
moderate pollution
< 4
severe pollution
Total score: 2.1428571428571 Overall rating: Severe pollution

Diary photos

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