Ecosystem Health Index Report

Fitzroy Basin Ecosystem Health Index Report Card

Indicators

Phys-Chem

Nutrients

Toxicants

Ecology

Trends

Confidence

very low
low
moderate
high
very high

Summary of Results for 2018-19

The results of the ecosystem health index increased slightly overall in 2018-19 compared with 2017-18. 11 catchment regions and the estuary zone were again examined. The Comet decreased its overall grade to a C and the Connors went from a C to a B. The overall ecosystem health of other catchments, including the estuary zone, remained relatively stable although there were some changes to individual indicators, for example to nutrient levels


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Mostly good results for physico-chemical indicators throughout the Fitzroy basin.


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Mostly good results for nutrient indicators throughout the Fitzroy basin.


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Mostly fair results for toxicant indicators throughout the Fitzroy basin.


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Mostly poor results for ecological indicators throughout the Fitzroy basin.


"Providing a more complete picture of river health for the Fitzroy Basin."