The Bengworden Salinity Province covers the East Gippsland CMA's share of the Lake Wellington area. Salinity in this area is primarily associated with coastal influences and the Gippsland Lakes. Occurring on land adjoining the lakes and waterways, soil salinity arises from high watertables caused by its proximity to sea level. Local and intermediate scale Groundwater Flow Systems connect recharge areas with discharge areas where land-use changes have influenced salinity processes. |
Catchment Management Region: | EAST GIPPSLAND |
Priority Status: | Low |
Province Area: | 20,310 ha |
Recorded Soil Salinity Area 1: | 922 ha |
Dominant Surface Geology Type: | Sedimentary |
Influence of Geological Structure on Salinity Occurrence/s: | None |
Relevant Geomorphological Mapping Units (GMUs): | 7.3.X, 8.4.X |
Predominant Groundwater Flow Systems (GFSs): | Regional & Local/Intermediate |
Relevant Irrigation Areas: | N/A |