Regarding Habitat: no changes since last report. Except for a major flood / fire the creek and its surround will not change from one report to the other. I could generate a photo gallery of sites along the creek. There is slight erosion along the creek's banks cause by animal paths (cattle / sheep), thus our plan to fence it in.
I have lodged an application for funds with the GBCMA to have Swamp Creek fenced in along its approx 2km long run through our properties. The creek has already been fenced in as a Carbon Sink Demonstration site along its flow through the neighbouring property, from the Harrisons Road bridge to its confluence with Stony Creek.
In our properties the creek is bordered by stands of approx 150 to 200 year old River Red Gums.
Regarding creatures: I am interested to attend an 'aquatic creature' course, if such a thing exists. There is quite a life in the Billabongs and along the creek. At the moment frogs, later when it gets warmer the Billabongs become alive with all sorts of critters. There may even be some native fish species. During last year's flood in February I noticed an eel on the flooded road.
Physical Chemical Tests
Electrical Conductivity
1410µS/cm
Rainfall last 48 hours
8.5mm
Temperature - AIR
15° C
Temperature - WATER
11° C
Turbidity - NTU
12NTU
Water Conditions
Weather
Raining
Last rainfall
During the last 24 hours 8.5
Flow estimate
HIGH: Less than bankfull and in-stream habitats connected