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Maroochy Catchment

Summary of Results

Improved ecosystem processes but a decline in aquatic macroinvertebrates.

Change from Previous Year

Plot showing change over time
Axis
Physical/Chemical Physical/Chemical indicator
Nutrient Cycling Nutrient Cycling indicator
Ecosystem Processes Ecosystem Processes indicator
Macroinvertebrates Invertebrates indicator
Fish Fish indicator

To view compliance charts, click on the EcoH plots tab above.

Abbreviations glossary

Organisations
Councils Community/Catchment Groups Environmental Education Centres
Spring 2010 Autumn 2011
Numerical Overlay for EcoH Plot EcoH Plot
Numerical Overlay for EcoH Plot EcoH Plot
Previous Year
Spring 2009 Autumn 2010
EcoH plot spring 2009 EcoH plot autumn 2010
Change over time
Plot showing change over time
Axis
Legend
EcoH plot legend Physical/Chemical Physical/Chemical indicator
Nutrient Cycling Nutrient Cycling indicator
Ecosystem Processes Ecosystem Processes indicator
Macroinvertebrates Invertebrates indicator
Fish Fish indicator

A description of the indicators and methods used can be downloaded as a PDF file.

Box plot of indices

Legend

Box plot explanation

The charts show the distribution of the site scores for the catchment in a box and whisker plot. The image to the right shows the meaning of the different elements in the chart.

The number behind the charts is the number of sites with valid data. It can be less than the total number of sites in the catchment if some data could not be collected.

A description of the indicators and methods used can be downloaded as a PDF file.

Spring Site Indicator Scores
Site Code Physical/Chemical Nutrient Cycling Ecosystem processes Invertebrates Fish
141-0003 1.00 - 1.00 0.81 1.00
141-0004 0.95 0.72 0.59 0.97 0.87
141-0005 1.00 - 1.00 0.82 0.88
141-0006 0.95 - 1.00 0.51 0.84
141-0007 0.95 0.56 0.78 0.87 0.89
Autumn Site Indicator Scores
Site Code Physical/Chemical Nutrient Cycling Ecosystem processes Invertebrates Fish
141-0003 1.00 - 1.00 1.00 0.92
141-0004 1.00 - 1.00 0.55 0.82
141-0005 1.00 - 1.00 0.64 0.95
141-0006 1.00 - 1.00 0.42 0.76
141-0007 1.00 - 1.00 0.93 0.72
Annual Site Indicator Scores
Site Code Physical/Chemical Nutrient Cycling Ecosystem processes Invertebrates Fish
141-0003 1.00 - 1.00 0.91 0.96
141-0004 0.98 0.72 0.75 0.76 0.84
141-0005 1.00 - 1.00 0.73 0.92
141-0006 0.98 - 1.00 0.46 0.80
141-0007 0.98 0.56 0.87 0.90 0.81

The scores range from 0.0 (worst) to 1.0 (best). A dash ('-') indicates that sufficient data was not available.

Flowchart for calculation of summary statistics based on site scores

Site Code Waterway
Site Name
141-0003 North Maroochy River
Wegner Road, North Arm
141-0004 South Maroochy River
Colemans Road, Cooloolabin
141-0005 Doonan Creek
Doonan Bridge East Road, Peregian Beach
141-0006 Petrie Creek
Nambour Showgrounds, Coronation Avenue, Nambour
141-0007 Eudlo Creek
Bruce Highway Service Road, Forest Glen