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CO_WYE050 Wye River upper, above Big 4 Caravan Park
5 December 2021
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Overview
| Catchment | Otway Coast |
|---|---|
| Site | Wye River upper, above Big 4 Caravan Park CO_WYE050 |
| Date and Time | Sunday 5th December 2021 10:40am |
| Approved | Approved |
Physical Chemical Tests
| D.O. % | D.O mg/L | EC µS/cm | pH pH Units | rP mg/L P | Air ° C | Water ° C | Turb NTU | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample | 80.42 | 8.1 | 382 | 7.2 | 0.03 | 19 | 15 | 0.86 |
| Weather | sunny |
|---|---|
| Last rainfall | During the last 24 hours |
| Flow estimate | LOW: Minimum flow in channel/continuous flow in some part of channel (in-stream habitats connected) |
| Water Appearance | Clear |
| Stream depth | 1m - 2m |
| Stream width | 2m - 5m |
| Hazards | Snakes |
| Litter/Pollutants |
Upstream of Big Tree a huge blackwood tree has fallen across the river at the main river crossing. It most likely came down in the storm a few weeks ago. The new tracks cut right on the riverbank would not have helped either as this tree was rooted into the bank of the river. See photos.
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