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