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[Image of Estuary] Station Creek
Shape, Size and Scale of Estuary

Estuary Type

Small Creek

Estuary Characteristics

Area Catchment 0 km2
Waterway Area 0.23 km2
Entrance Characteristics
Location (Lat-Long) 29.951S ,  153.257E
Distance (from Sydney) 0 km North
Summary of Available Data Data Pages

Physical Features

Much of the catchment is in the Yuraygir National Park and the waterway is part of the Solitary Island Marine Park. The creek appears almost pristine with limited camping and no fishing allowed. High scenic value.

Significant Estuarine Tributaries

Population and Holiday Centres

Special Attributes

General

    none listed

Estuarine Vegetation

The spatial data is reproduced from NSW Fisheries(2006/7) studies, whilst the species makeup is from the West et al.(1985). This map shows the spatial extent of the Estuarine Vegetation.

Type Area Species 1
(km2)
Mangroves 0.000
Seagrass 0.000
Saltmarsh 0.004

References

R.J. Williams, G. West, D. Morrison and R.G. Creese, (2006),
"Estuarine Resources of New South Wales",
prepared for the Comprehensive Coastal Assessment (DoP) by the NSW Department of Primary Industries, Port Stephens.

R.J. West, C.A. Thorogood, T.R. Walford and R.J. Williams. (1985).
"An Estuarine Inventory for New South Wales, Australia".
Fisheries Bulletin 2. Department of Agriculture, New South Wales.

Estuary Commerce

none listed

Management Issues

This estuary falls in the area covered by Northern Rivers Catchment Management Authority.

Station Creek

The Estuary Management Process 2

Process Status Date
Form Estuary Management Committee (EMC) none
Assemble Existing Data none
Carryout Process Study none
Carryout Estuary Management Study none
Draft Estuary Management Plan none
Review Estuary Management Plan none
Implement Estuary Management Plan none
Monitor and Review Estuary Management Process none

Contact Details

Clarence Valley Greg Tory
Ph (02) 6641 7218

References

Local Government Areas

Clarence Valley

NSW 1:25000 Map Name(s)

Red Rock