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Bookmark Creek North West Basin

The initial survey of the Bookmark Creek Wetlands – NW Basin in 2018, indicated there was some swamp oak encroachment from the adjacent woodlot. The site was covered with samphire and also a diverse array of other species including cumbungi, bushy stinkwort and other low salinity tolerant species.

First environmental water delivery at the site occured in July 2021. Frog species recorded include the Eastern Banjo Frog, Spotted Marsh Frog, Peron’s Tree Frog and Murray Valley Froglet. During bird surveys, 10 species of waterbird and 12 species of woodland bird have been observed.

Ral Ral Creek first water
First environmental water delivery in July 2021.
Bookmark Creek NW Basin before initial watering (June 2021).
Bookmark Creek NW Basin after watering and heavy rain event (October 2022).
Bookmark Creek NW Basin during flood (December 2022).
Bookmark Creek NW Basin prior to autumn watering 2025 (April 2025).