GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
7 May 2016
Observation details
Overview
| Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
|---|---|
| Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
| Observation ID | #10354 |
| Date and Time | Saturday 7th May 2016 12:05pm |
| Approved | Approved |
Notes
- Mouth barred, estuary almost straight across from cliff to dune (below Gp1 site). Waves going over but not reaching estuary
- Erosion occurring at southern end of cliff - small rock falls
- Flood levels increasing upstream & in wetlands. Many waterbirds in flooded areas also small fish
- OCR- water at sides of road but not across, west end of campground & adjoining property entrance under water. Picnic area & boardwalk wetland area flooded
- GOR -water about 1/3 across
- OOR -increased flood level at flood markers & water at sides of road further west toward GOR
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