Ecosystem Health Index Report
Fitzroy Basin Ecosystem Health Index Report Card
Indicators
Phys-Chem
Nutrients
Toxicants
Ecology
Trends
Decline
Maintain
Improve
Confidence
very low
low
moderate
high
very high
Summary of Results for 2010-11
Overall, the Fitzroy Basin received a C grade
Waterways were in a fair condition with a mix of both good and poor grades
This is the first report of its kind and provides a snapshot for future reference
Grades have been awarded for 11 catchments across the basin, the estuary and the marine environment
This is an annual report for the period from July 2010 to June 2011
This report relates only to aquatic ecosystem health and does not relate to suitability of water for:
o drinking
o agriculture
o Industry
o Recreation
o any other use