Kolan River
| Kolan River | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Dawes Range |
| Mouth | Moore Park |
| Basin countries | Australia |
| Length | 180 km[1] |
| Basin area | 2795 km²[1] |
The Kolan River is a short river north of Bundaberg. The catchment area is bounded by the Dawes Range in the north-east, and the Burnett Range in the south-west.[1]
The river was dammed in 1978 by the Fred Haigh Dam forming Lake Monduran. Other water storage facilities supplied with water from the river include Bucca Weir and Kolan Barrage.[1] The construction of the Fred Haigh Dam has mitigated severe flooding in lower reaches.[2]
The main tributary of the Kolan River is Gin-Gin Creek.[1] The lower reaches of the river are surrounded by sugar cane fields.[2] The Mouth of Kolan River Conservation Park is a protected area at the mouth of the river.
[edit] Natural history
Macfadyena unguis-cati, commonly known as Cats Claw Creeper, is a rapidly growing clinging vine that has been killing gumtrees on the banks of the Kolan River, leaving damaged tracts of riverbank.[3] In 2007 a water hyacinth outbreak occurred within the Kolan River system.[4]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e "Water resources - Overview - Queensland - Basin & Surface Water Management Area: Kolan River". Australian Natural Resources Atlas. Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts. http://www.anra.gov.au/topics/water/overview/qld/basin-kolan-river.html. Retrieved 2009-05-20.
- ^ a b "Flood Warning System For The Kolan River". Bureau of Meteorology (Australia). http://www.bom.gov.au/hydro/flood/qld/brochures/kolan/kolan.shtml. Retrieved 2009-05-20.
- ^ Jodie van de Wetering (2005-11-11). "Are you harbouring an environmental terrorist?". ABC Wide Bay QLD. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2005/10/11/1479102.htm. Retrieved 2009-05-20.[dead link]
- ^ "MP warns of disaster if water weed outbreak continues". ABC News online. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 2006-02-22. http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200602/s1575849.htm. Retrieved 2009-05-20.
Coordinates: 24°42′S 152°10′E / 24.7°S 152.167°E
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