Goolwa Barrage, South Australia
Almost always ignored by visitors is this delightful park along the Murray mouth opposite Hindmarsh Island.
South Australia by Drone -Goolwa Barrage
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The barrages, which have been constructed in the vicinity of the River Murray mouth, are commonly known as the Goolwa Barrages, and consist of five separate structures with connecting roadways across Ewe Island and Tauwitchere Island.
The main purpose of the barrages at the Murray mouth is to maintain the freshness of the River Murray as far downstream as Wellington. This is an obligation under the Act; and to keep the water at a sufficiently high level to permit the watering by gravitation of the various reclamation areas between Mannum and Wellington. In addition to this, it will prevent the ingress of salt water from the sea during periods of low river, and will help maintain the freshness of the water in Lakes Alexandrina and Albert. Thus ensuring the productivity of the surrounding areas which would otherwise be injuriously affected by salt water after long periods of salinity in the lakes.
The Spirit Of The Coorong going through the barrage at Goolwa..
Murray River Bird aerial video - Goolwa - Discover Murray River
Murray River Bird takes flight over Goolwa at the end of the Murray-Darling Basin system. It is a gateway to the internationally significant wetlands of the Coorong National Park and the mighty Murray River and lakes system. The Goolwa Barrages are the last stop for the locked Murray River before it enters the Southern Ocean. With plenty of small boats and great riverscapes there's plenty to enjoy in Goolwa. Enjoy!
Goolwa South Australia
A collection of still images & video from 2000 to March 2009 from Goolwa North to the Goolwa Barrage highlighting the water crisis in South Australia, at the end of the Murray River. Australia's largest river system being sucked dry by greed. Profits put ahead of the environment. Having received very little environmental flow for years the river system is dying from the mouth up...
The end, of the end of The Murray
Over-allocation of water from the Murray Darling Basin has caused the demise of the RAMSAR listed Lower Lakes & Coorong in South Australia.
We now face the problem of acid sulphate soils in many wetland areas below Lock 1. Hopefully the regulators proposed for Currency Creek and the Goolwa Channel will be able to save this wetland area. But there are many other wetland sites in South Australia needing attention too. The whole perimeter of Lakes Alexandrina & Albert included.
The lack of environmental flows from the Murray River to South Australia should never have been allowed to get this bad.
There is considerable misinformation about the history of the Lower Lakes & Coorong in the media. Especially as to the environment of The Lakes before the barrages..
The website for Department of Water, Land and Biodiversity Conservation has a fact sheet on The Lower Murray Lakes & Coorong see dwlbc.sa.gov.au
Prior to the regulation and diversion of the River, the Lakes were predominantly fresh only becoming brackish at times of extended low flows. Under natural conditions seawater only penetrated to Pont Sturt. Sharks were observed at Murray Bridge but this is common for some species to swim both ways in estuaries.
Studies suggest that the Mouth did not close for at least 8,000 years. In 1981 the Mouth closed for the first time
From the figures also supplied in the government pdf file.
Approx Median flows across the barrages to the Coorong from MDBC
2000-2001 4690 GL
2002-2008 1763 GL that is TOTAL for 6 years!!!!!!!
The Coorong is in crisis. Sure its full of water but it NEEDS fresh water too.
NO WEIR AT POMANDA ISLAND - RESTORE THE RIVER FLOW TO THE LOWER LAKES & COORONG IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA.
Goolwa Barrages, South Australia
Filmed with DJI Phantom 4
The Barrage at Goolwa
a look at the barrages at goolwa
Goolwa Barrages Open - River Murray Stock Footage
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A stunning aerial overview of the Goolwa Barrages (From November)
We've had a lot of people emailing and messaging us, asking if the Barrages are wide open, given all the publicity about the river flows at the moment. Well here's a little update of how the barrage is looking currently. Enjoy!
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Australia - South Australia, Goolwa Beach
One of the great unspoilt beaches of Australia, Goolwa beach is located about 90 Minutes Drive south of Adelaide
The barrage Goolwa
The barrage Goolwa
Gull takes food from Pelican's beak at Goolwa Barrage on the River Murray
Waterbirds gather at the barrage in almost flood conditions to thrive on the abundance of fish & food.
Fishing goolwa barrages part 2 with mark
This video was uploaded from an Android phone.
SAVE THE MURRAY RIVER - SOUTH AUSTRALIA - RESTORE THE FLOW TO THE LOWER LAKES & COORONG
The environment has paid the ultimate price for the economy.
Over-allocation of water from the Murray Darling Basin has caused the demise of the RAMSAR listed Lower Lakes & Coorong in South Australia.
We now face the problem of acid sulphate soils in many wetland areas below Lock 1.
The lack of environmental flows from the Murray River to South Australia should never have been allowed to get this bad.
There is considerable misinformation about the history of the Lower Lakes & Coorong in the media. The website for Department of Water, Land and Biodiversity Conservation has a fact sheet on The Lower Murray Lakes & Coorong see dwlbc.sa.gov.au
Prior to the regulation and diversion of the River, the Lakes were predominantly fresh only becoming brackish at times of extended low flows. Under natural conditions seawater only penetrated to Pont Sturt. Sharks were observed at Murray Bridge but this is common for some species to swim both ways in estuaries.
Studies suggest that the Mouth did not close for at least 8,000 years. In 1981 the Mouth closed for the first time
From the figures also supplied in the government pdf file.
Approx Median flows across the barrages to the Coorong from MDBC
2000-2001 4690 GL
2002-2008 1763 GL that is TOTAL for 6 years!!!!!!!
The Coorong is in crisis. Sure its full of water but it NEEDS fresh water too.
NO WEIR AT POMANDA ISLAND - RESTORE THE RIVER FLOW TO THE LOWER LAKES & COORONG IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA.
Easter Fishing Trip at Goolwa Beach,SA.
Easter Fishing Trip at Goolwa Beach. With....
Yogstar The Number1susspect,...Gazza The Gary Long,...
. Waggy the Joel Wagg,..... Will's The Matthew Wheelen,....
Georgia Sargeant The Rubber But,...., Evan the Snoopy Joshua,....
Ronnie The Gandu Virasami, Jarred Wiese The pissant.....Andrew Schulz The Schulzy....and B j
Goolwa Flathead
The 51cm flathead caught from Goolwa Beach by Fonz
Goolwa from above
Views above the historic town of Goolwa, South Australia. I snuck out early morning on our family trip to see what Goolwa had to offer! Hope you enjoy it!
Shot with a Mavic Pro, and edited on a basic mobile app called In Shot.
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Mirror Lake - Quick Pano - Lake Alexandrina South Australia- Episode 9
Lake Alexandrina is a freshwater lake located in the Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island and Murray Mallee regions of South Australia, adjacent to the coast of the Southern Ocean, about 100 kilometres south-east of Adelaide
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Goolwa barrage downstream
View of goolwa barrage from river with resident fur seals.