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ME_MNP850_RD Newell's Paddock Wetland Footscray

15 November 2019

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Site visit details

Overview

Catchment Maribyrnong River
Site Newell's Paddock Wetland Footscray ME_MNP850_RD
Date and Time Friday 15th November 2019 10:00am
Approved Approved

Notes

Physical Chemical Tests

Creatures River Detectives method

Image Name Score
Gordian worms Gordian worms 6
Water pennys Water pennys 6
Damselfly larvae Damselfly larvae 3
Dragonfly larvae Dragonfly larvae 3
Leafy water scorpions Leafy water scorpions 4
Water striders Water striders 4
Backswimmers Backswimmers 1
Freshwater snails Freshwater snails 1
Waterboatmen Waterboatmen 2
Worms Worms 2
> 6
clean water
5 to 6
mild pollution
4 to 5
moderate pollution
< 4
severe pollution
Total score: 3.2 Overall rating: Severe pollution

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