EstuaryWatch Data Portal
Overview
Estuary name | Anglesea River Estuary |
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CMA | Corangamite CMA |
Description |
The Anglesea River Estuary is approximately 2.618km in length with a catchment area of 885.1 Ha. There are extensive boardwalks, bridges and trails around the estuary which provide many opportunities to get up close to the estuary. |
Estuary Values |
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Estuary Threats |
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Data | Site observations |
Status | Active |
Monitor group | Anglesea River EstuaryWatchers |
Document | 10987_ANGLESEA_RIVER_ESTUARY_MANAGMENT_PLAN.pdf |
Document | Anglesea River Estuary Fact Sheet |
Sites
Site details | Options |
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A1 Jetty opposite Angahook Corner StoreActive Physico-Chemical 29-04-2007 - 17-04-2024Sampling from Jetty opposite Minifie Avenue/ Angahook Cafe, adjacent to the information centre. |
Observations 185 |
A2 Fishing platform upstream of Great Ocean Rd BridgeActive Physico-Chemical 29-04-2007 - 17-04-2024Fishing Platform upstream of the Great Ocean Road bridge and boat houses located on the western bank. |
Observations 183 |
A3 Footbridge near Bingley ParadeActive Physico-Chemical 29-04-2007 - 17-04-2024Footbridge that crosses estuary. |
Observations 199 |
A4 Footbridge adjacent to Coogarah ParkActive Physico-Chemical 29-04-2007 - 17-04-2024Footbridge located adjacent to Coogarah Park. |
Observations 175 |
A5 Culvert on Coalmine RoadActive Physico-Chemical 29-04-2007 - 17-04-2024Culvert on Coalmine Road. |
Observations 169 |
AGB Anglesea Water Level Gauge BoardActive Gauge BoardThe gauge board is located under the GOR bridge. Measurements are taken from the inland side of the bridge, off the western bank. |
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AMC Anglesea River Estuary Mouth Observation SiteActive Mouth Condition 17-04-2007 - 17-04-2024Small sand dune hillock on eastern side of estuary mouth |
Observations 241 |
Ap1 Anglesea River Estuary Mouth PhotopointActive Photopoint 10-05-2008 - 26-03-2024Adjacent to eastern bank of river mouth, southern most point. |
Photos 516 |
Ap2 Anglesea River Estuary Mouth Photopoint 2Retired Photopoint 31-08-2008 - 13-09-2021Exit point of walking track onto estuary/beach. SW corner of Anglesea Family Holiday Park. |
Photos 324 |
Ap3 Anglesea River Estuary Mouth Photopoint 3Active Photopoint 25-11-2016 - 26-03-2024Photo is taken from the Anglesea Rivermouth (East) signage W89 that sits next to the walking track that follows the river. |
Photos 268 |
Recent Events
Event Details |
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21-05-2018 Unusual/Extraordinary occurrence! At high tide today (1.76m @16:27 pm) waves were overtopping berm introducing seawater to estuary. This is the last of a series of high tides which have probably done the same thing. The river level is exactly 1.5m AHD. Photo taken at 16:39hrs. |
01-05-2018 Water level Pumping start: Approx. 1/05/18, ~10:00 Pumping rate 24 L/s Pumping stop: 2/5/2018 1/05/2018 Begin transfers to Anglesea River. Estuary level: 1.355m 2/05/2018 Ceased pumping. Estuary level 1.357m |
28-04-2018 Water level Pumping start: Approx. 28/03/18 pH Basin: Estuary: Pumping rate 24 L/s Pumping stop: 29/3/2018
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Estuary Snapshots
The EstuaryWatch snapshots provide a summary of estuary condition on a particular day. For all EstuaryWatch Snapshots, photopoint photos and a longitudinal water quality profile from the estuary mouth to the inland extent is displayed. Read more
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