The water quality of both dams is being monitored. Monthly data will be collected over the 18 months of the project to measure how revegetation of the dams affects the water quality. Upper Dam Date 07/09/05 13/10/05 Time 13:20 09:20 Air Temp (deg C) 18 17 Water temp (deg C)…
This is the fourth time that macro-invertebrates have been sampled in the Majura Dams as part of Project Dragonfly. They were first sampled in spring 2005 to provide a benchmark against which future samples could be compared. As well as our first dragonfly nymph, we found quite a variety of…
We have a number of strategies for monitoring the dams. Results will be posted here as the project progresses. Macro-invertebrate sampling Spring 2005 Autumn 2006 Spring 2006 Autumn 2007 Spring 2007 / Spreadsheet Autumn & Spring 2008 / Spreadsheet Autumn 08 / Spreadsheet Spring 08 Water quality Photographic records Blue…
Dimensions of the dams as measured in May 2005 Lower dam: Long axis 53m, short axis 37m – approximated to a circle of diameter 45m Radius = 23m Circumference = 145m Water surface area = 1660sqm Deepest point = 2m Volume = 1/3 area x depth = 1000 m3 Average…
About the dams Design & Construction Plants & Planting Schedule Events Monitoring Photographs The Friends of Mount Majura are working to improve the habitat around two dams in the Mt Majura Nature Reserve, with assistance from the ACT Government’s ACT Environment Grants. We hope to create a wetland environment as…
Milestones Indicators Key Dates Consultation and detailed design completed. Local riparian species selected and sourced or propagated. Monitoring plan finalised. Design finalised and signed off by stakeholders includingParks and Conservation. Seed collection and plant propagation begun. Water quality and wildlife monitoring begun. July 05 Communication and consultation plan completed and…
