Aquatic Groundwater-Dependent Ecosystems In Fitzroy Water Planning Area

Fitzroy water planning area contains mapped aquatic ecosystems potentially dependent on groundwater. The dataset categorizes ecosystems as base-flow rivers, wetlands, estuarine and near shore marine, and springs at a 1:100,000 scale. It was produced by the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation.

Use Cases

• Analyze the spatial distribution of GDE potential across ecosystem categories like wetlands and springs for conservation planning.
• Model groundwater-surface water interactions by mapping base-flow river systems and their associated riparian vegetation.
• Identify and assess estuarine and near shore marine habitats, such as seagrass meadows and mangroves, influenced by river inflows to King Sound.
• Support hydrogeological studies by providing a spatial layer of aquatic ecosystems for consultation with hydrogeology mapping.

Strengths

• Data is mapped at a standardized 1:100,000 scale suitable for regional analysis.
• Includes four distinct aquatic ecosystem categories: base-flow rivers, wetlands, estuarine and near shore marine, and springs.
• Covers the specific and complex hydrogeology of the Fitzroy water planning area.

Limitations

• Smaller aquatic ecosystems requiring higher resolution are not included, limiting fine-scale analysis.
• GDE potential is indicative; confirming groundwater dependence requires consultation with additional hydrogeology mapping and experts.

Provenance

Source

Department of Water and Environmental Regulation, Geospatial and Data Services Manager.

Collection Method

Spatial mapping and categorization of aquatic ecosystems based on hydrogeological principles.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated March 2026.

Geography

Fitzroy water planning area, Western Australia, including King Sound.