The Douglas Depression Salinity Province forms an extensive, low-lying valley that slopes to the north and has been postulated as the former path of the Glenelg River. Landuse is a combination of dryland grazing and cropping with significant areas of native vegetation. About 5% of the province is mapped as saline, which is significantly above the statewide (per province) average. |
Catchment Management Region: | WIMMERA |
Priority Status: | High |
Province Area: | 160,050 ha |
Recorded Soil Salinity Area 1: | 7,920 ha |
Dominant Surface Geology Type: | Sedimentary |
Influence of Geological Structure on Salinity Occurrence/s: | None |
Relevant Geomorphological Mapping Units (GMUs): | 5.5.2, 5.X |
Predominant Groundwater Flow Systems (GFSs): | Regional & Local/Intermediate |
Relevant Irrigation Areas: | N/A |