Ecosystem Health Monitoring Program    2009 Report Card Results    Catchment Results    Northern Catchments   Mooloolah River Catchment and Estuary

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Catchment facts Total area: 223km2 Stream network length: 322km Local Councils: Sunshine Coast Regional Council Dominant land uses: native bush, grazing, rural residential, managed forests and urban areas Lower estuarine reaches extensively modified for urban development and canal estates Ewen Maddock Dam drains into the Mooloolah River Riparian vegetation in the upper catchment remains in good condition Freshwater results B Mooloolah Catchment    Streams generally in fair condition. Substantial decline in Nutrient Cycling, particularly for autumn 2009 and slight decline in Ecosystem Processes resulting in the reduction in grade. Slight improvements in both the Physical/Chemical and Fish indicators in comparison to last year. Estuarine results B Mooloolah Estuary    No change in grade. Minor increases in nutrient levels throughout estuary.

Other Mooloolah Catchment links:

Local Council	Community/Catchment Group	Environmental Education Centres
Sunshine Coast Regional Council	Mooloolah River Waterwatch and Landcare  Currimundi Catchment Care Group	Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve Sunshine Coast Environment Council