Ross Creek
Ross River
SITE DESCRIPTION
- Wildlife habitat corridor: Riparian Corridor - major drainage line
- Heritage Listing and Zoning: Currently unassigned
- Natural Habitat Quality: Transformed and/or Degraded Habitat
- Conservation value: High
- Wetland complex composed of commercial port, rock breakwaters, mangrove estuaries, saltpans and marine grasslands
- Fish habitat supporting important recreational fishery
- Estuarine crocodile habitat
USES AND ISSUES
- Public open space with high level of recreational use
- Recreational fishing and boating
- Commercial port
- Boat mooring
- Heavy industry in catchment
- Fuel spills
- Stormwater management - High Priority
- TPA are managing various aspects
- Urban catchment Numerous inflow points.
- Flat grade.
- Weeds.
ENVIRONMENTAL VALUE
(not yet defined)