GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
24 September 2016
Observation details
Overview
| Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
|---|---|
| Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
| Observation ID | #10716 |
| Date and Time | Saturday 24th September 2016 11:10am |
| Approved | Approved |
Notes
- very dark discharge out around mouth and pale discharge to east and out to sea
- intermittent waves entering mouth
- channel has steep sides in 3 stages 1-1.5m above water
- beach very wide and sloping (low tide) highest near east end
- SW swell continues to impact and erode dunes at east end
- waves going over high beach front near E and and travelling along beach in slight depression to west
- large area of sand exposed S side of estuary
- sandbar nearly completely exposed at low tide
- sand along side of low track exposed showing large areas of sea grass
- no visible flood waters at G4 (rivernook waterlogged but no visible water)
- area upstream still extremely flooded
We acknowledge and respect Victorian Traditional Owners as the original custodians of Victoria’s land and waters, their unique ability to care for Country and deep spiritual connection to it.
We honour Elders past and present whose knowledge and wisdom has ensured the continuation of culture and traditional practices.
We honour Elders past and present whose knowledge and wisdom has ensured the continuation of culture and traditional practices.
All content, files, data and images provided by the EstuaryWatch Data Portal subject to a Creative Commons Attribution License
Data portal by CeRDI