Catchments
The Shire of Mt Marshall has identified eight catchments within the Shire area. The catchments have a number of sub-catchments and all vary in size and attributes. The catchments include:
- Lake McDermott Catchment
- Lake Mollerin Catchment
- Beacon River Catchment
- Askew Lake Catchment
- Lake Wallambin Catchment
- Lake Moore Catchment
- Tampu Catchment, and
- Wialki Catchment
A number of these catchments have active catchment groups.
Lake McDermott
Lake McDermott Catchment Group
The Lake McDermott Catchment covers an area of some 116,500 ha (1165 square kilometres). The Catchment is located to the south-eastern section of the Shire and contains some – landholders. The icon of this catchment is Lake McDermott and the catchment has a number of sub-catchments, including, Coopers Creek, Eyanning, West Bencubbin, Waddouring and Welbungin.
The Conservation Group has the following executive members:
- Nick Gillett, Chairman
- Tony Sachse, Vice Chairman
- Kevin Trustum, Secretary
- Paul Gillett, Treasurer
Please contact Nick Gillett for information about this group on (08) 9686 2006.
Beacon River
Beacon River Catchment Group
The Beacon River Catchment covers an area of some 112,700 ha (1127 square kilometres). The catchment is located in the middle section of the Shire and contains some – landholders. The icons of this catchment include Job Lake, the Beacon River and Scotsman Lake and the catchment has a number of sub-catchments, including, Dalgouring, Clafferty’s, Beacon North and Jobs. The Beacon River Catchment is the location of an Engineering Evaluation Initiative demonstration site.
The Catchment Group has the following executive members:
- Noel Miguel, Interim Chairman
Please contact the Shire of Mt Marshall for information about this group.
Lake Wallambin
Lake Wallambin - Mandiga Catchment Group
The Lake Wallambin Catchment covers an area of some 55,800 ha (558 square kilometres). The catchment is located in the south-west section of the Shire and contains some 25 landholders. The icon of this catchment is Lake Wallambin and the catchment has a number of sub-catchments, including, Gabbin and Mandiga. Lake Wallambin is listed as a medium value- medium threat asset by the Salinity Investment Framework.
The Catchment Group has the following executive members:
- Robert Clare, Group Contact
- Kevin Trustum, Secretary
Please contact the Shire of Mt Marshall for information about this group.
Lake Mollerin Catchment
No Catchment Group at this time
The Lake Mollerin Catchment covers an area of some 50,900 ha (509 square kilometres). The catchment is located in the central west of the Shire and contains some – landholders. The icon of this catchment is Lake Mollerin and contains a number of sub-catchments, including, Cleary.
The Catchment Group has the following executive members: none at this time
Please contact the Shire of Mt Marshall for information about this group.
Askew Lake Catchment
No Catchment Group at this time
The Askew Lake Catchment covers an area of some 7,900 ha (79square kilometres). The catchment is located in the centre of the Shire and contains some – landholders. The icon of this catchment is Askew Lake.
The Catchment Group has the following executive members: none at this time
Please contact the Shire of Mt Marshall for information about this group.
Lake Moore Catchment
No Catchment Group at this time
The Lake Moore Catchment covers an area of some xx ha (xx square kilometres). The catchment is located in the north-west of the Shire and consists mainly of pastoral county, including Mouroubra, Bimbijy and Remlap Stations. The icon of this catchment is Lake Moore.
The Catchment Group has the following executive members: none at this time
Please contact the Shire of Mt Marshall for information about this group.
Tampu Catchment
No Catchment Group at this time
The Tampu Catchment covers an area of some 60,000 ha (600 square kilometres). The catchment is located in the central west of the Shire and contains some – landholders. The icon of this catchment is Lake Moore and a large lake on Remlap Station.
The Catchment Group has the following executive members: none at this time
Please contact the Shire of Mt Marshall for information about this group.
Wialki Catchment
No Catchment Group at this time
The Wialki Catchment covers an area of some 24,100 ha (241square kilometres). The catchment is located in the central east of the Shire and contains some – landholders. The icon of this catchment is the Wialki townsite.
The Catchment Group has the following executive members: none at this time
Please contact the Shire of Mt Marshall for information about this group.