Little Yarra River
Little Yarra River:Good |
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| Water quality | Aquatic life | Habitat & stability | Vegetation | Flow | |
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| Moderate | |
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The Little Yarra River flows from native forests in the Yarra Ranges above Warburton, passing through rural areas to join the Yarra River below Yarra Junction. Its upper sections are in excellent condition, but deteriorate downstream due to the loss of habitat and plants, build up of sand deposits, willows and other weeds and general deterioration of water quality. The prospects for improving this waterway are good.
Improvement works: Recent works have included reinstating old tree trunks (which provide habitat for species living in the waterway), willow removal and replanting programs.