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17. Agnes River

This information has been developed from the publication:
  • Sites of Geological and Geomorphological Significance in the South Gippsland Marine and Coastal Parks (1989) Neville Rosengren.
    Geological heritage sites, including sites of geomorphological interest and volcanic heritage sites, are under regular revision by the Geological Society of Australia, especially in the assessment of significance and values. Reference should be made to the most recent reports. See the     Earth Science Heritage (external link) section of the Geological Society of Australia website for details of geological heritage reports, and a bibliography.

Location450182. Mouth of Agnes River 4 km south-east of Toora.

Access:
Barry Road or by boat. Access from Barry Road involves crossing private property.

Significant Features:
The site enclosed the sweeping tidal meanders of the lower reaches of the Agnes River. The channel is lined by mangroves and there are areas of Spartina on intertidal flats.

Significance Level:
Regional. These are the most tortuous tidal meanders of any stream channel entering Corner Inlet and have not been altered by drainage or re-alignment.

Management Issues:
Channel straightening or drainage would diminish the significance of the site.

Research & Monitoring Requirements:
Mapping of the Spartina to determine the rate of spread of the introduced grass.

Public Interpretation Possibilities:
Not applicable.

Main References:
Vertical aerial photographs.


Sites of Geological & Geomorphological Significance - Figure 49
Sites 17 (Agnes River), 18 (Toora Island), 19 (Inter-tidal flats) and 20 (Mangrove Island)

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